New York Giants (NL)
The history of the New York Giants, before the franchise moved to San Francisco, lasted from 1883 to 1957. It featured five of the franchise's seven World Series wins and 17 of its 22 National League pennants. For most of that time, the Giants played home games in the Polo Grounds in the Upper Manhattan region of New York City.
Read more about New York Giants (NL): Early Days and The John McGraw Era
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