This podcast episode delves into the remarkable 1956 season of the New York Giants, culminating in their stunning 47-7 victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFL Championship Game. Host Darin Hayes highlights the team's exceptional roster, featuring legends like Frank Gifford, Sam Huff, and coaching greats Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry. The episode draws parallels between this championship and previous seasons, emphasizing how history seemed to repeat itself in terms of strategies and outcomes. Listeners will learn about the unique conditions of the game, including the icy field at Yankee Stadium and the infamous "sneakers game" strategy that played a crucial role in the Giants' triumph. Join Darren as he recounts this significant chapter in football history and celebrates the Giants' legacy in the sport.

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The rich tapestry of the New York Giants' 1956 season provides a captivating backdrop for this episode of the Pigskin Daily History Dispatch. Darin Hayes eloquently navigates the highs and lows of a season filled with dramatic moments, legendary players, and strategic innovations. The Giants, led by coach Jim Lee Howell and assisted by the likes of Vince Lombardi and Tom Landry, showcased a blend of talent and tactical acumen that would define their legacy. The discussion dives into the dynamics of the team, analyzing how the players' strengths complemented each other, creating a cohesive unit capable of overcoming adversity.

Listeners are treated to a detailed account of pivotal games that marked the Giants' season, including their early victories and the lessons learned from defeats. The narrative builds toward the NFL Championship game, highlighting the stakes involved and the historical context surrounding the matchup against the Chicago Bears. The decision to wear sneakers, a bold move that echoed a previous championship game, is explored in depth, showcasing the Giants' strategic foresight amidst challenging conditions. The episode culminates in the thrilling recount of the championship victory, emphasizing the impact of this game on the franchise's legacy and on the sport itself. Hayes's storytelling not only celebrates the Giants' achievements but also invites listeners to reflect on the broader themes of innovation, resilience, and the enduring spirit of football.

You know, sometimes football is like a deja vu.

Something that's already happened has happened again.

That's what happened with one of the New York Giants football championships that we're going to discuss tonight.

It's a repeat and we're going to talk about it in just a moment.

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This is Darren Hayes at pigskildispatch.com welcome once again to the Pig Pen, your portal to positive football history.

And welcome to another edition of the New York Giants 100th celebration, 100 years of new York Giants football.

And it has been such a spectacular ride so far just talking about some of these great players and teams and people associated with the Giants.

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They had some great players, they had some great coaches, legends of coaching and players to say the least.

And they had a great team.

Ended up winning the NFL championship.

But it really was very similar to another season for the New York Giants.

And we'll get to that in just a moment.

But first, let's talk about some of the coaches.

We've talked about them the last few weeks.

We have.

Jim Lee Howell was the head coach and his assistants were Vince Lombardi for the offensive coordinator and a gentleman by the name of Tom Landry.

As a defensive coach.

You can't get much better than that.

Now on their roster they had hall of Famers galore, Frank Gifford, Roosevelt Brown, Sam Huff, Emlyn Tennell and of course Vince Lombardi.

And Tom Landry on the coaching staff.

Just some excellent folks.

Andy Robustelli was on there as well as a player.

So just some tremendous people and a tremendous season that they had.

Now, they went through the season and ended up having an overall record of eight wins, three losses and one tie.

So let's go through real quick, sort of how their season started off.

They started off the beginning of September by beating the San Francisco 49ers 38 to 21 in California.

So had to make that west coast trip.

How long of a trip that was, even by plane or train.

However they did it, it's still a long journey.

October 7th, they were at Chicago playing the Cardinals, who were then in the Windy City as their hometown.

Maybe a little bit of a jet lag or travel lag from being away from home so long.

Then a third stop on the road against the Cleveland Browns where they beat the Browns 21 to 9.

So that was a big victory for them.

So they're 2 and 1 after three straight road games.

Their first home games against Pittsburgh Steelers, they won 38 to 10.

And next week, October 28th at home, they defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 20 to 3.

They play at the Steelers, win close 117 to 14, and then beat the Chicago Cardinals at home 23 to 10.

Avenging that earlier loss.

They then play the Washington Redskins in D.C.

and lose 7 to 33.

They got blown out in that one, not sure what happened.

And then the Chicago Bears come to town and they tie 17.

Then defeating the Eagles 217 in Philadelphia.

There's a regular season.

They end up being the best team in the east, best record in the East.

The Chicago Bears had an 821 record and they were the masters of the Western Division.

They get to play in a championship game, the NFL championship game.

Back then they alternated the home sites.

This time it Was supposed to be the eastern division home team site.

So the Giants were going to have the game.

And it wasn't at the Polo Grounds this time.

So this will be the first championship game in the Yankee Stadium for the NFL championship game anyway.

And you know, the Bears were actually favored even though they had tied 17 all earlier in the season.

Well, it was a 20 degree day on that day on December 30th, you know, just a few days after Christmas, A few days before New Year's Day.

20 degrees out there was like a rain storm that turned to ice.

So Yankee Stadium was just a sheet of ice.

Pretty bad.

Icy conditions.

Well, the Giants seemed to learn from that what happened 22 years earlier.

The Bears decided to wear their cleats.

They didn't learn their lesson.

And the Giants pull off a stunning 47 to 7 victory.

They just blow the doors off of the Chicago Bears.

Bears didn't even know what hit them.

Couldn't get their feet, couldn't get their traction.

And they're.

The sneakers once again gave him the traction on the field to take him on to victory.

So just some tremendous offensive play in defensive play by the Giants in those really bad conditions to do it.

So the Giants came right out of the gate, scored in the first quarter three times, a touchdown and two field goals.

Mel Triplett had the first on a 17 yard run early in the game, then a touchdown.

The second quarter, Alex Webster had a three yard run and then a one yard run shortly after that.

And Henry Moore recovered a block in the end zone.

So the Giants are way up.

It's you know, almost like 28 to 7 I think at halftime in that game.

34 to 7.

I'm sorry, at halftime.

Third quarter, Kyle Rote has a nine yard pass from Char.

Charlie Connerly.

Who?

It was the quarterback.

We forgot to mention Charlie Connerly on that team too.

How we could forget him?

And Frank Gifford had a 14 yard pass from Connerly in the fourth quarter.

All in 47 to 7.

Giants win.

Win the championship.

Sneakers game.

True.

Could have possibly be called.

Well, they did it again.

And what a great season for the Giants again upsetting the Bears in you know, in this ice in New York City, first time in 34 the Polo Grounds, second time 56 at Yankee Stadium.

And what a great thing to do to be a Giants fan in those days.

So that's just another great piece of history for the New York Giants 100.

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