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1927 New York Giants season

NFL team 3rd season

NFL team 3rd season

FieldValue
teamNew York Giants
year1927
record11–1–1
league_place**1st** NFL
coachEarl Potteiger
stadiumPolo Grounds
playoffs
shortnavlinkGiants seasons
Note

the football team

The ** New York Giants season** was the franchise's 3rd season in the National Football League, and first under head coach Earl Potteiger. The Giants suffered their only loss and sole tie to the Cleveland Bulldogs. The team finished with a record of 11 wins, 1 loss, and 1 tie — best in the NFL.

They were ranked first in yards allowed, yards gained, and points allowed, and were second in points scored. Over the entire season, the Giants scored 197 points and allowed 20. The team was led in scoring by fullback Jack McBride who scored 57 points, with six rushing touchdowns, two field goals, and 15 extra points.

Schedule

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September 25at [Providence Steam Roller](1927-providence-steam-roller-season)**W** 8–01–0Cycledrome7,500[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192709250prv.htm)
October 2at [Cleveland Bulldogs](1927-cleveland-bulldogs-season)**T** 0–01–0–1Luna Park3,00[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192710020cib.htm)
October 9at [Pottsville Maroons](1927-pottsville-maroons-season)**W** 19–02–0–1Minersville Park5,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192710090ptb.htm)
October 16[Cleveland Bulldogs](1927-cleveland-bulldogs-season)**L** 0–62–1–1Polo Grounds25,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192710160nyg.htm)
October 22at [Frankford Yellow Jackets](1927-frankford-yellow-jackets-season)**W** 13–03–1–1Frankford Stadium9,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192710220fyj.htm)
October 23[Frankford Yellow Jackets](1927-frankford-yellow-jackets-season)**W** 27–04–1–1Polo Grounds15,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192710230nyg.htm)
October 30[Pottsville Maroons](1927-pottsville-maroons-season)**W** 16–05–1–1Polo Grounds20,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192710300nyg.htm)
November 6[Duluth Eskimos](1927-duluth-eskimos-season)**W** 21–06–1–1Polo Grounds15,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192711060nyg.htm)
November 8[Providence Steam Roller](1927-providence-steam-roller-season)**W** 25–07–1–1Polo Grounds38,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192711080nyg.htm)
November 20[Chicago Cardinals](1927-chicago-cardinals-season)**W** 28–78–1–1Polo Grounds10,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192711200nyg.htm)
November 27[Chicago Bears](1927-chicago-bears-season)**W** 13–79–1–1Polo Grounds15,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192711270nyg.htm)
December 4[New York Yankees](1927-new-york-yankees-nfl-season)**W** 14–010–1–1Polo Grounds10,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192712040nyg.htm)
December 11at [New York Yankees](1927-new-york-yankees-nfl-season)**W** 13–011–1–1Yankee Stadium8,000[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192712110nya.htm)

Game summaries

Game 1: at Providence Steam Roller

;Second quarter

  • NYG Jack McBride 1-yard run (kick failed)
  • NYG Giants tackled Jack Cronin in end zone for a Safety

Game 2: at Cleveland Bulldogs

Game 3: at Pottsville Maroons

;Second quarter

  • NYG McBride 27-yard FG ;Third quarter
  • NYG Joe Alexander 35-yard fumble return (kick failed)
  • NYG McBride 18-yard FG ;Fourth quarter
  • NYG Mule Wilson run (McBride kick)

Game 4: vs. Cleveland Bulldogs

;Third quarter

  • CLE Jim Simmons run (kick failed)

Game 5: at Frankford Yellow Jackets

;Third quarter

  • NYG Jack Hagerty run (kick failed) ;Fourth quarter
  • NYG Phil White run (McBride kick)

Game 6: vs. Frankford Yellow Jackets

;Second quarter

  • NYG Wilson run (McBride kick)
  • NYG White run (McBride kick)
  • NYG Wilson 40-yard pass from McBride (kick failed) ;Fourth quarter
  • NYG Hinkey Haines pass from McBride (kick failed)

Game 7: vs. Pottsville Maroons

;First quarter

  • NYG Safety
  • NYG McBride 20-yard run (kick failed) ;Fourth quarter
  • NYG Frank Kirkleski (POT) out of bounds in end zone for a Safety
  • NYG Doug Wycoff interception return (kick failed)

Game 8: vs. Duluth Eskimos

;First quarter

  • NYG Wilson 3-yard run (McBride kick) ;Second quarter
  • NYG Wycoff 10-yard run (McBride kick) ;Fourth quarter
  • NYG Haines 29-yard pass from McBride (McBride kick)

Game 9: vs. Providence Steam Roller

;First quarter

  • NYG Wilson 54-yard interception return (McBride kick) ;Second quarter
  • NYG Hagerty 39 pass from McBride (kick failed) ;Third quarter
  • NYG Hagerty 54-yard punt return (kick failed) ;Fourth quarter
  • NYG Haines 9 pass from McBride (kick failed)

Game 10: vs. Chicago Cardinals

;First quarter

  • NYG Haines pass from McBride (McBride kick)
  • NYG McBride run (McBride kick)
  • NYG Wilson pass from McBride (McBride kick) ;Third quarter
  • CHC John Vesser pass from Evar Swanson (Swanson kick) ;Fourth quarter
  • NYG Wycoff run (Wycoff kick)

Game 11: vs. Chicago Bears

;Third quarter

  • NYG McBride 2-yard run (kick failed)
  • NYG McBride run (McBride kick) ;Fourth quarter
  • CHB Joey Sternaman pass from Laurie Walquist (Sternaman kick)

Game 12: vs. New York Yankees

In the first-ever meeting between the two New York football franchises, the Giants emerged victorious in a 14–0 shutout, memorably marked by the Hinky Haines return of a punt 75 yards to paydirt early in the first quarter. A second Giants touchdown was recorded in the third quarter, when fullback Jack McBride successfully plunged the ball off tackle from the 1-yard line. McBride was also responsible for both conversion kicks after the two scores. The slippery field caused many fumbles by both teams on the day and prevented successful use of the passing game by either squad.

;First quarter

  • NYG Haines 75-yard kickoff return (McBride kick) ;Third quarter
  • NYG McBride 2-yard run (McBride kick)

Game 13: at New York Yankees

  • NYG White 2-yard run (White kick) ;Fourth quarter
  • NYG Haines 60-yard run (kick failed)

Standings

References

References

  1. An Associated Press report estimated this crowd at 20,000.
  2. Associated Press, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/quad-city-times-new-york-football-giants/180581746/ "Giants Drub Eskimos,"] ''Davenport Democrat and Leader,'' Nov. 7, 1927, p. 7.
  3. Associated Press, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/hartford-courant-new-york-giants-beat-gr/174707683/ "New York Giants Beat Grange and His Yankees, 12–0: Hinky Haines Catches Punt and Dashes 75 Yards for Touchdown,"] ''Hartford Courant,'' Dec. 5, 1927, p. 12.
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