New York Giants Collection

NEW YORK: POLO GROUNDS. Crowd of baseball fans pouring onto the field at the Polo Grounds in New York City after attending the New York Giants final game, a 9-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates

Art Fletcher (New York NL) prior to the World Series at the Polo Grounds, NY, 1911 (baseball), 1911

Al Demaree, New York AL (baseball), 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Al Demaree, New York AL (baseball), 1913

John McGraw, New York, NL & Davis, Philadelphia, AL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
John McGraw, New York, NL & Davis, Philadelphia, AL (baseball), 1911

Pfeifer Fullenweider, 1912 NY Giants pitching prospect, Columbia S.C. South Atlantic... 1912
Pfeifer Fullenweider, 1912 NY Giants pitching prospect, Columbia S.C. South Atlantic League (baseball), 1912

Christy Mathewson, New York, NL - World Series batting practice (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Christy Mathewson, New York, NL - World Series batting practice (baseball), 1911

Christy Mathewson, New York, NL - World Series warm up (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Christy Mathewson, New York, NL - World Series warm up (baseball), 1911

Rube Marquard, New York, NL & Paddy Livingston, Philadelphia, AL at World Series (baseball), 1911

Chief Meyers, New York, NL & Chief Bender, Philadelphia, AL at World Series (baseball), 1911

New York Giants. Top row (left to right): (partially obscured) Art Fletcher... (baseball), c1911
New York Giants. Top row (left to right): (partially obscured) Art Fletcher, George Burns, Art Wilson, Red Ames, Art Devlin, Christy Mathewson, Hooks Wiltse, Grover Hartley

Jake Daubert, Josh Devore, Larry Doyle, Rube Marquard, Art Devlin, Fred Merkle...(baseball), 1911
Jake Daubert, Josh Devore, Larry Doyle, Rube Marquard, Art Devlin, Fred Merkle, E.A.Devlin (baseball), 1911

Washburn with Rube Marquard & Mike Donlin, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Washburn with Rube Marquard & Mike Donlin, New York, NL (baseball), 1911

John "Red"Murray, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
John "Red"Murray, New York, NL (baseball), 1911

Libe Washburn with Rube Marquard, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Libe Washburn with Rube Marquard, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Shows baseball player Richard William "Rube"Marquard (1886-1980)

Giants walk onto field; John McGraw leads, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Giants walk onto field; John McGraw leads, New York, NL (baseball), 1911

New York 1911 Giants team, New York, NL (baseball), 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
New York 1911 Giants team, New York, NL (baseball), 1911

Walt Dickson, New York NL, wearing 1909 road uniform (baseball), 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Walt Dickson, New York NL, wearing 1909 road uniform (baseball), 1910

Bert Maxwell, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Bert Maxwell, 1914

New York Giants walk onto the field at the Polo Grounds New York prior to Game One of the 1912 World Series, October 8, 1912 (baseball), 1912

Harry Newton Hempstead, President of New York Giants (1912-1918) (baseball), 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Harry Newton Hempstead, President of New York Giants (1912-1918) (baseball), 1913

New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, New York, September 1912 (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, New York, September 1912 (baseball), 1912

New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, New York, September 1912 (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, New York, September 1912 (baseball), 1912

1st game - 1912 World Series at the Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
1st game - 1912 World Series at the Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), 1912

New York NL Giants team at Polo Grounds (baseball), 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
New York NL Giants team at Polo Grounds (baseball), 1913

Dick Hennessy, New York Giants batboy and mascot, at the Polo Grounds, New York (baseball), 1913

Charles "Buck" Herzog, New York NL (baseball), 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Charles "Buck" Herzog, New York NL (baseball), 1912

Luther "Dummy" Taylor, 1903 (b/w photo)
746408 Luther "Dummy" Taylor, 1903 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Polo Grounds, New York, 1887 (lithograph)
2622508 The Polo Grounds, New York, 1887 (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Polo Grounds, New York; lithograph, 1887)

Christy Mathewson, star pitcher for the New York Giants, 1902 (b / w photo)
1127180 Christy Mathewson, star pitcher for the New York Giants, 1902 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Christy Mathewson (1880-1925)

Baseball signed by the 1954 Champion New York Giants Team, 1954. Creator: MacGregor
A white leather and red stitched MacGregor New York Giants logo baseball signed by members of the 1954 World Series Champion New York Giants baseball team

Doyle, New York, American League, from the White Border series (T206) for the American Tobacco Company, 1909-11. Second baseman in Major League Baseball from 1907 to 1920

BASEBALL: CATCHER SIGNALS. Diagram of signals used by New York Giants catcher Earl Smith. Illustration, 1920

BASEBALL LOGOS. Various logos of American baseball teams, c1955

JIM THORPE (1888-1953). American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants in 1918 or 1919

Quarterback Y. A. Tittle
New York, New York: December 16, 1963. New York Giants quarterback Y.A. Tittle gingerly sheds his uniform in the dressing room at Yankee Stadium after leading his team to victory over Pittsburgh

BASEBALL: GIANTS, c1910. A line-up of players for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan, New York. From left to right: Fred Snodgrass, Tillie Shafer, George Burns, Larry Doyle

FRED MERKLE (1888-1956). American baseball player. Depicted on a baseball card during his time with the New York Giants. American Tobacco baseball card, c1910

WORLD SERIES, 1913. Fans on the field after the third game between the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Giants during the World Series at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Photograph, 1913

BASEBALL GAME, 1886. Baseball game at the Polo Grounds in New York City, between the New York Giants and the Boston Beaneaters, 29 April 1886

NEW YORK GIANTS, 1888. The Winning Battery of the New York Base-Ball Team. Timothy Keefe, pitcher (left), and William Ewing, catcher, of the New York Giants. Wood engraving, American, 1888

YALE MURPHY (1869-1906). American baseball player with the New York Giants. Featured on the front page of the New York Five Cent Library, 1894

Charles Dillon Stengel. American baseball player and manager. Photographed while with the New York Giants, 1920s
CASEY STENGEL (1891-1975). Charles Dillon Stengel. American baseball player and manager. Photographed while with the New York Giants, 1920s

American professional baseball player. Original cabinet photograph, c1885
JOHN M. WARD (1860-1925). American professional baseball player. Original cabinet photograph, c1885

American baseball outfielder. Photographed while with the New York Giants, c1916
EDD ROUSH (1893-1988). American baseball outfielder. Photographed while with the New York Giants, c1916

James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, 1913
JIM THORPE (1888-1953). James Francis Thorpe. American athlete. Thorpe playing baseball for the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds, 1913

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"From Polo Grounds to the Golden Gate: The New York Giants' Journey" In 1887, a lithograph captured the grandeur of the Polo Grounds in New York City, where baseball fans gathered to witness thrilling games played by the iconic New York Giants. Fast forward to 1957, and a crowd of devoted supporters poured onto that very field after witnessing their beloved team's final game before an unexpected relocation. The Giants had just suffered a disappointing 9-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on September 29th. Little did they know that it would be their last game in New York City for years to come. The following season marked a significant shift as they packed up their gear and headed westward towards San Francisco, California. Throughout their storied history, legendary players donned the iconic blue and white uniforms of the Giants. In 1903, Luther "Dummy" Taylor made his mark on the team with his exceptional skills on the mound. Christy Mathewson also left an indelible legacy as a star pitcher in 1902. Portraits from yesteryears showcase George Gore and Mike Slattery, capturing moments frozen in time when they proudly represented the New York Giants back in 1889. Danny Richardson's portrait further immortalizes another player who contributed to this esteemed franchise during its early days. The year 1954 holds special significance for fans as it witnessed triumph for these giants of baseball. A baseball signed by that champion team serves as a cherished memento from that glorious era—a testament to their skill and determination. Even earlier than that, Jim Thorpe showcased his athletic prowess while playing baseball for the New York Giants around 1918 or 1919—an extraordinary athlete leaving his mark across multiple sports. Earl Smith's catcher signals diagram offers insight into how communication played an essential role within this historic team—strategies shared through gestures behind home plate at every game.