Football Hall of Fame Team Owner. Born in New York City, New York, he was the founder, owner and administrator of the National Football League's New York Giants. Under his guidance, the New York Giants won eight divisional titles (1933, 1935, 1939, 1941, 1944, 1946, 1958, 1959) and four NFL Championships (1927, 1934, 1938, 1956). He also strengthened what would become one of pro football's most successful storied franchises and one of sport's most elite organizations. Upon his death at the age of 71, his sons Wellington and John continued the ownership of the Giants. In 1963, he was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Football Hall of Fame Team Owner. Born in New York City, New York, he was the founder, owner and administrator of the National Football League's New York Giants. Under his guidance, the New York Giants won eight divisional titles (1933, 1935, 1939, 1941, 1944, 1946, 1958, 1959) and four NFL Championships (1927, 1934, 1938, 1956). He also strengthened what would become one of pro football's most successful storied franchises and one of sport's most elite organizations. Upon his death at the age of 71, his sons Wellington and John continued the ownership of the Giants. In 1963, he was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
Family Members
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Lizette Mara
1885–1963
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John V. Mara
1908–1965
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Wellington T. Mara
1916–2005
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