The New York Giants on Tuesday announced a full slate of events to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Super Bowl-winning team, the first of four Giants championship teams in the Super Bowl era.
“This anniversary is about honoring a team that defined Giants football and delivered one of the most dominant championship runs in NFL history,” said President and CEO John Mara in a statement released by the team. “We look forward to celebrating these Legends while giving our fans unique opportunities
to relive and connect with that unforgettable season.”
The Giants will hold a dedicated celebration of the 1986 team at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 4 when the current Giants host the Arizona Cardinals.
Fans will have the opportunity to welcome Legends during a pregame walk-in in the plaza, followed by an on-field halftime ceremony honoring members of the 1986 team.
The first 25,000 fans through the gates will receive a Mark Bavaro bobblehead, courtesy of Quest®. Fans will also have the chance to win a VIP ticket bundle and autographed memorabilia by visiting Giants social media accounts.
The celebration will also include exclusive content, alumni-driven community events, and what the team is calling “fan-focused activations”, presented by Starter.
The team will launch a retail collection, the ’86 Championship Capsule, celebrating the 1986 Championship season. The collection will include original Super Bowl locker room gear, iconic satin jackets, and other sideline pieces worn by players and staff during that season. The full collection will be available later this season with select pieces now available at the Giants online shop.
Carl Banks, a member of that team, is now Chairman of GIII Sports/Starter.
“This capsule brings back that championship feeling and celebrates the players, coaches and fans who made it happen,” Banks said.
