1958 New York Giants season
| 1958 New York Giants season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Jim Lee Howell |
| Owner | Tim Mara |
| Home field | Yankee Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–3 |
| Division place | 1st NFL Eastern |
| Playoff finish |
Won Eastern Conference playoff (Browns) 10–0 Lost NFL Championship (Colts) 23–17 |
The 1958 New York Giants season was the 34th season for the club in the National Football League.
In the offseason, Vince Lombardi was offered the Eagles head coaching position but he refused it. He opted to stay as the offensive coordinator of the Giants.
The 1958 National Football League Championship Game was played on December 28, 1958, at Yankee Stadium in New York City. The 1958 game was the 26th annual NFL championship game. The Colts beat the Giants 23–17 in overtime, earning their first ever championship. The game has come to be known as The Greatest Game Ever Played.
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.
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