The New York Giants season was the franchise's 32nd season in the National Football League. After finishing with an 8–3–1 record, the Giants won their fourth league title by defeating the Chicago Bears 47–7 in the NFL championship game.
The game played at Yankee Stadium saw a field with icy conditions. The Giants used the same tactic in the 1934 title game by wearing sneakers. It was their first NFL title in eighteen years; the Giants did not win another championship until the 1986 season.
Transactions July 27, 1956: Andy Robustelli was traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the Giants in exchange for New York's first round selection in the next NFL draft on November 26.Giants Among Men, Jack Cavanaugh, p.10, 2008, Random House, The Rams used that pick, the eleventh overall, to select receiver Del Shofner of Baylor.
Roster
Regular season Through the 1955 season, the Giants played their home games at the Polo Grounds. Their first game at Yankee Stadium was on October 21 against the Pittsburgh Steelers,Giants Among Men, Jack Cavanaugh, p.68, 2008, Random House, and the attendance was 48,108.Giants Among Men, Jack Cavanaugh, p.70, 2008, Random House,
Schedule Game Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance Recap Sources 1 September 30 at San Francisco 49ers W 38–21 1–0 Kezar Stadium 41,751 Recap 2 October 7 at Chicago Cardinals L 27–35 1–1 Comiskey Park 21,799 Recap 3 October 14 at Cleveland Browns W 21–9 2–1 Cleveland Municipal Stadium 60,042 Recap 4 October 21 Pittsburgh Steelers W 38–10 3–1 Yankee Stadium 48,108 Recap 5 October 28 Philadelphia Eagles W 20–3 4–1 Yankee Stadium 40,960 Recap 6 November 4 at Pittsburgh Steelers W 17–14 5–1 Forbes Field 31,240 Recap 7 November 11 Chicago Cardinals W 23–10 6–1 Yankee Stadium 62,410 Recap 8 November 18 at Washington Redskins L 7–33 6–2 Griffith Stadium 26,261 Recap 9 November 25 Chicago Bears T 17–17 6–2–1 Yankee Stadium 55,191 Recap 10 December 2 Washington Redskins W 28–14 7–2–1 Yankee Stadium 26,261 Recap 11 December 9 Cleveland Browns L 7–24 7–3–1 Yankee Stadium 27,707 Recap 12 at Philadelphia Eagles W 21–7 8–3–1 Connie Mack Stadium 16,562 Recap Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text.
Postseason
Round Date Opponent Result Venue Attendance Recap Sources Championship December 30 Chicago Bears Yankee Stadium W 47–7 56,836 Recap
Game summaries
Week 1: at San Francisco 49ers
Week 2: at Chicago Cardinals
Week 3: at Cleveland Browns
Week 4: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 5: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 6: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 7: vs. Chicago Cardinals
Week 8: at Washington Redskins
Week 9: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 10: vs. Washington Redskins
Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns
Week 12: at Philadelphia Eagles
Standings
NFL Championship Game
Roster
Awards and honors Rosey Brown, All-Pro selection Sam Huff, All-Pro selection Sam Huff, Rookie of the Year Frank Gifford, NFL MVP Frank Gifford, All-Pro selection Frank Gifford ranked fifth in the league with 819 rushing yards, first with 5.2 yards per carry, and third in receiving with 51 catches for 603 yards. No other player had reached the Top 5 in all of these categories before Gifford.Giants Among Men, Jack Cavanaugh, p.120, 2008, Random House, Rosey Grier, All-Pro selection Andy Robustelli, All-Pro selection Emlen Tunnell, All-Pro selection
See also List of New York Giants seasons
References
Giants on Pro Football Reference
External links 1956 New York Giants at Pro-Football-Reference.com New York Giants official website—history section