The 10 most valuable pieces of New York Giants memorabilia sold at auction
The New York Giants are one of the oldest and most successful franchises in the National Football League (NFL).
The team has won eight NFL championships, including four Super Bowl titles.
With such a storied history, it's no surprise that the Giants have some valuable memorabilia items that have been sold at auction.
Here are 10 of the most valuable pieces of New York Giants memorabilia sold at auction:
1. 1951 New York Giants NFL Championship Ring - $230,401:
This ring belonged to Frank Gifford, who played for the Giants from 1952 to 1964. The ring is made of 14-karat gold and features a diamond-studded "NY" logo.
2. 1956 New York Giants NFL Championship Ring - $191,200:
This ring belonged to Ray Wietecha, a defensive lineman who played for the Giants from 1955 to 1959. The ring is made of 14-karat gold and features a diamond-studded "NY" logo.
3. 1969 Fran Tarkenton New York Giants Game-Worn Jersey - $86,250:
Fran Tarkenton played for the Giants from 1967 to 1971 and then again from 1979 to 1984. This game-worn jersey was from his first stint with the team and features his No. 10.
4. 1929 Mel Hein New York Giants Game-Worn Jersey - $85,400:
Mel Hein played for the Giants from 1931 to 1945 and was the team's center. This game-worn jersey is from his second season with the team and features the original blue and red colors.
5. 1925 New York Giants NFL Championship Trophy - $74,750:
This trophy was awarded to the Giants after they won the NFL championship in 1925. It's made of silver and stands 22 inches tall.
6. 1934 New York Giants NFL Championship Watch Fob - $71,700:
This watch fob was given to members of the 1934 Giants team after they won the NFL championship. It's made of 14-karat gold and features a diamond-studded "NY" logo.
7. 1934 New York Giants NFL Championship Ring - $71,700:
This ring was also given to members of the 1934 Giants team after they won the NFL championship. It's made of 14-karat gold and features a diamond-studded "NY" logo
8. 1961 New York Giants NFL Championship Player's Ring - $66,900:
This ring belonged to Phil King, a running back who played for the Giants from 1960 to 1962. The ring is made of 14-karat gold and features a diamond-studded "NY" logo
9. 1938 New York Giants NFL Championship Player's Watch - $60,000:
This watch was given to members of the 1938 Giants team after they won the NFL championship. It's made of 14-karat gold and features a diamond-studded "NY" logo.
10. 1933 New York Giants NFL Championship Player's Watch - $56,400:
This watch was given to members of the 1933 Giants team after they won the NFL championship. It's made of 14-karat gold and features a diamond-studded "NY" logo.
About your Author:
Adrian Roose has over 30 years’ experience covering all aspects of the rare stamp & memorabilia industry during which he has sold over £50m of unique items, helping build collections for Royalty, household name celebrities and 1,000s of collectors around the world.
Adrian was previously a Director at Stanley Gibbons, a Board Member of Stampex, and Executive Director of Paul Fraser Collectibles, PFC Auctions and JustCollecting, prior to founding The Memorabilia Club.