1958 New York Giants season


The New York Giants season was the franchise's 34th season in the National Football League.

Transactions

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.

Regular season

Schedule

Game summaries

Week 1: at Chicago Cardinals

Week 2: at Philadelphia Eagles

Week 3: at Washington Redskins

Week 4: vs. Chicago Cardinals

Week 5: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 6: at Cleveland Browns

Week 7: vs. Baltimore Colts

Week 8: at Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 9: vs. Washington Redskins

Week 10: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Week 11: at Detroit Lions

Week 12: vs. Cleveland Browns

Playoffs

RoundDateOpponentResultAttendance
Eastern Conf. PlayoffDecember 21Cleveland BrownsW 10–0
61,174
NFL ChampionshipDecember 28Baltimore ColtsL 23–17
64,185

Eastern Conference Playoff

NFL Championship Game

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.

Standings