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1929 New York Giants season
NFL team 5th season
NFL team 5th season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | New York Giants |
| year | 1929 |
| record | 13–1–1 |
| league_place | 2nd NFL |
| coach | LeRoy Andrews |
| stadium | Polo Grounds |
| playoffs | |
| shortnavlink | Giants seasons |
Note
the football team
The ** New York Giants season** was the franchise's 5th season in the National Football League. The team finished with a 13–1–1 record, good for second place. Their +226-point differential is the best in the history of the New York Giants. They won by 15 points or more six times.
Schedule
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| September 29 | at [Orange Tornadoes](1929-orange-tornadoes-season) | **T** 0–0 | 0–0–1 | KoC Stadium | 9,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192909290tor.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 6 | at [Providence Steam Roller](1929-providence-steam-roller-season) | **W** 7–0 | 1–0–1 | Cycledrome | 14,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192910060prv.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 13 | [Staten Island Stapletons](1929-staten-island-stapletons-season) | **W** 19–9 | 2–0–1 | Polo Grounds | 30,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192910130nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 20 | [Frankford Yellow Jackets](1929-frankford-yellow-jackets-season) | **W** 32–0 | 3–0–1 | Polo Grounds | 30,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192910200nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 27 | [Providence Steam Roller](1929-providence-steam-roller-season) | **W** 19–0 | 4–0–1 | Polo Grounds | 25,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192910270nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 3 | at [Chicago Bears](1929-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 26–14 | 5–0–1 | Wrigley Field | 26,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192911030chi.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 5 | at [Buffalo Bisons](1929-buffalo-bisons-nfl-season) | **W** 45–6 | 6–0–1 | Bison Stadium | "handful of fans" | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192911050bff.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 10 | [Orange Tornadoes](1929-orange-tornadoes-season) | **W** 22–0 | 6–0–1 | Polo Grounds | 20,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192911100nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 17 | [Chicago Bears](1929-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 34–0 | 7–0–1 | Polo Grounds | 15,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192911170nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 24 | [Green Bay Packers](1929-green-bay-packers-season) | **L** 6–20 | 8–1–1 | Polo Grounds | 25,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192911240nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 28 | at [Staten Island Stapletons](1929-staten-island-stapletons-season) | **W** 21–7 | 9–1–1 | Thompson Stadium | 12,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192911280sis.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1 | [Chicago Cardinals](1929-chicago-cardinals-season) | **W** 24–21 | 10–1–1 | Polo Grounds | 5,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192912010nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 7 | at [Frankford Yellow Jackets](1929-frankford-yellow-jackets-season) | **W** 12–0 | 11–1–1 | Frankford Stadium | 7,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192912070fyj.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 8 | [Frankford Yellow Jackets](1929-frankford-yellow-jackets-season) | **W** 31–0 | 12–1–1 | Polo Grounds | 20,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192912080nyg.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 15 | at [Chicago Bears](1929-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 14–9 | 13–1–1 | Wrigley Field | 5,000 | [Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/192912150chi.htm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Thanksgiving: November 28. |
Standings
References
References
- [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-times-pro-leaders-under-wrap/162412598/ "Pro Leaders Under Wraps in Easy Win: Locals Prepare for Oxfords and Russers Following 45-to-6 Defeat,"] ''Buffalo Times,'' Nov. 6, 1929, p. 21.
- Alfred H. Cohen, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-buffalo-news-friedman-plansky-hage/162411723/ "Friedman, Plansky, Hagerty Dazzle as Giants Down Bisons: New York Trio Furnishes Thrills of a Football Season in Ad Club Benefit — Ryan Stars,"] ''Buffalo News,'' Nov. 6, 1929, p. 30.
- Jack Laing, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/buffalo-courier-express-new-york-giants/162412101/ "New York Giants Run Over Bisons for Overwhelming Win: Friedman, Hagerty, Plansky Star in Giants' 45–6 Win; Ryan Scores Local Tally,"] ''Buffalo Courier Express,'' Nov. 6, 1929, p. 14.
- The account of the ''Philadelphia Inquirer'' has this crowd at 15,000, ''New York Daily News'' at 20,000, and ''Bayonne Evening News'' at 22,000.
- C.A. Lovett, [https://www.newspapers.com/article/daily-news-grid-giants-squeeze-orange-2/162472397/ "Grid Giants Squeeze Orange, 22–0: Sedbrooke Scores on 25 Yard Sprint and Intercepted Pass,"] ''New York Daily News,'' Nov. 11, 1929, p. 36.
- [https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer-new-york-giant/162472310/ "New York Giants Defeat Orange to Achieve Revenge: Benny Friedman's Team Trounces Geo. Pease's Clan, 22 to 0,"] ''Philadelphia Inquirer,'' Nov. 11, 1929, p. 16.
- [https://www.newspapers.com/article/bayonne-evening-news-giants-trounce-oran/162472884/ "Giants Trounce Orange Eleven by 22 to 0 Score,"] ''Bayonne Evening News,'' Nov. 11, 1929, p. 8.
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