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Top 10 Linebackers in New York Giants History
The Giants have had some excellent linebackers in their long history, including some of the all-time best in the NFL. Here is a ranking of their 10 greatest linebackers, plus a few honorable mentions.
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New York Giants Team History and Timeline
The Giants are one of the oldest and most successful teams in the NFL. They have four Super Bowl rings and four pre-Super Bowl era championships. Read about the team's history, coaches, memorable games, top players, and more.
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New York Giants in the Pro Football Hall of Fame: The Complete History
Here is a complete history of the Giants who have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn about the greatest players, coaches, executives and owners in team history—the best of Big Blue from the 1920s to the present.
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10 Best Wide Receivers in New York Giants History
The Giants have had some excellent wide receivers in their long NFL history. Here is a ranking of the team's 10 best wide receivers, along with some other talented Giants players who deserve honorable mention at this position.
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10 Best Running Backs in New York Giants History
The Giants have had their share of excellent running backs in their long NFL history. Here is a ranking of their 10 best running backs, plus a few honorable mentions.
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10 Greatest Wins in New York Giants History
In their long history in the NFL, the Giants have won over 700 games and eight championships. Here's a ranking of the top 10 wins in franchise history.
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Best Quarterbacks in New York Giants History
The Giants have had some excellent quarterbacks throughout their long history in the NFL. Here is a ranking of the five best Giants quarterbacks, along with a listing of some other talented quarterbacks who deserve honorable mention.
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The History of the Giants–Eagles Rivalry
The rivalry between the Giants and the Eagles is one of the longest and most intense in the NFL. Beginning in 1933 when the Eagles joined the NFL, the rivalry has only gotten better with age.
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Top 10 New York Giants Players of All Time
Who are the greatest football players in New York Giants history? Out of all the great Giants players, the 10 players on this list had the greatest impact on the team.
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Best Movie Versions of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"
Charles Dickens' classic holiday story, "A Christmas Carol," has been a staple of the Christmas season since it was published in 1843. Be sure to watch Ebenezer Scrooge learn the true meaning of Christmas in one of these great movie versions.
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Movie Fan's Guide to the Classic "Thin Man" Films
For witty dialog and stylish fun, the six "Thin Man" movies from the 1930s and '40s starring William Powell and Myrna Loy are hard to beat.
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Oscar Nominations for Actors Playing Priests
Eight actors have been nominated for Academy Awards for portraying Roman Catholic priests. Three won the Oscar: Spencer Tracy for "San Francisco" and Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald for "Going My Way." Each of the actors is profiled here, with summaries of their roles and clips from the movies.
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1948 Academy Award Nominees for Best Actor
The 20th Academy Awards in 1948 featured Best Actor Oscar nominations for Ronald Colman, John Garfield, Gregory Peck, William Powell, and Michael Redgrave. This article profiles these actors along with summaries of the 1947 movies for which they were nominated.
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1944 Academy Award Nominees for Best Actor
The 16th Academy Awards in 1944 featured Best Actor Oscar nominations for Humphrey Bogart, Gary Cooper, Paul Lukas, Walter Pidgeon, and Mickey Rooney. This article profiles these actors along with summaries of the 1943 movies for which they were nominated.
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Famous Works of Art on U.S. Stamps: 1974 Universal Postal Union Commemoratives
In 1974, the United States Postal Service issued a beautiful set of commemorative stamps in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Universal Postal Union. Each of the eight stamps in the set features a famous work of art by an internationally renowned artist that reflects the...
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Movie Fan's Guide to the Irving Thalberg Award Winners
The Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award is a prestigious award that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents to "creative producers" who have demonstrated "a consistently high quality of motion picture production” over the course of their careers. This article profiles the winners.
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1937 Five-Cent Navy Stamp: United States Naval Academy at Annapolis
From 1936 to 1937, the U.S. Post Office issued a series of ten postage stamps featuring military heroes. The five-cent Navy stamp pays tribute to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Starting with the official USNA seal on the stamp, you can learn some of the history of the Naval Academy.
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1937 Four-Cent Navy Stamp: William Sampson, George Dewey, and Winfield Scott Schley
In 1936 and 1937, the United States Post Office issued a series of ten Army and Navy commemorative stamps. The four-cent Navy stamp honors Admirals William T. Sampson, George Dewey, and Winfield Scott Schley. This stamp showcases the best of the turn-of-the-century Navy.
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1937 Three-Cent Navy Stamp: David Farragut and David Porter
In 1936 and 1937, the U.S. Post Office issued a series of ten Army and Navy commemorative stamps honoring war heroes. The three-cent Navy stamp honors Admirals David Farragut and David Porter, heroes of the Civil War. The stamp provides a nice introduction to the naval history of the Civil War.
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1937 Two-Cent Navy Stamp: Stephen Decatur and Thomas Macdonough
Collecting stamps is a great way to learn history. In 1936 and 1937, the U.S. Post Office issued a series of ten commemorative stamps to honor war heroes. The two-cent Navy stamp honors Stephen Decatur and Thomas Macdonough, naval heroes in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812.
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1936 One-Cent Navy Stamp: John Paul Jones and John Barry
In 1936 and 1937, the U.S. Post Office issued a series of ten commemorative postage stamps honoring military heroes. The one-cent Navy stamp honors Revolutionary War naval heroes John Paul Jones, captain of the Bonhomme Richard, and John Barry, captain of the Lexington.
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1937 Five-Cent Army Stamp: United States Military Academy at West Point
Learn history by collecting stamps. From 1936 to 1937, the U.S. Post Office issued a series of ten commemorative postage stamps featuring military heroes from the Revolutionary War through the Spanish-American War. The five-cent Army stamp pays tribute to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
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1937 Four-Cent Army Stamp: Robert E. Lee, Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, and Stratford Hall
Learn history by collecting stamps. From 1936 to 1937, the United States Post Office issued a series of ten commemorative postage stamps featuring Army and Navy heroes from American wars in the 18th and 19th centuries. The four-cent Army stamp honors Civil War Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas...
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1937 Three-Cent Army Stamp: William Tecumseh Sherman, Ulysses S. Grant, and Philip Sheridan
From 1936 to 1937, the United States Post Office issued a series of commemorative postage stamps that featured Army and Navy heroes from American wars prior to 1900. The three-cent Army stamp honors Civil War Generals Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and Philip Sheridan of the Union Army.
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1937 Two-Cent Army Stamp: Andrew Jackson, Winfield Scott, and the Hermitage
Learn history through collecting stamps. In 1936 and 1937, the U.S. Post Office issued a series of ten commemorative postage stamps honoring Army and Navy heroes from American wars. The two-cent Army stamp honors Generals Andrew Jackson and Winfield Scott, and also includes a view of Jackson's home...
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1936 One-Cent Army Stamp: George Washington, Nathanael Greene, and Mount Vernon
In 1936 and 1937, the U.S. Post Office issued a series of ten commemorative postage stamps honoring military heroes. The one-cent Army stamp honors Revolutionary War Generals George Washington and Nathanael Greene, and it also includes a vignette of Mount Vernon.
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Waterfall Jumper Sam Patch: Early American Daredevil
Sam Patch, a mill worker from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, captivated the American public in the 1820s with his spectacular, death-defying leaps off waterfalls and other high, dangerous places. Patch became known as the "Jersey Jumper" and the "Yankee Leaper," as he conquered the Great Falls in...
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Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: Natural Beauty and Urban History in New Jersey
The Great Falls of the Passaic River in northern New Jersey, with the surrounding historic mill area in the City of Paterson, has been designated as America’s 45th National Historical Park, the 397th unit of the National Park System. A spectacular natural wonder, the Great Falls also played a key...
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History of MLB Expansion Teams and Franchise Moves
The modern era of Major League Baseball began with 8 teams in the National League in 1900 and 8 in the American League in 1901. This article will cover the history of expansions and franchise moves in MLB.
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1962 New York Mets: The Lovable Losers
In 1962, their first season, the New York Mets managed to lose more baseball games than any other team in the 20th century. But fans flocked to the "amazin'" team, even though it often seemed that nobody on the team could play the game.
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History of American League Pitching Triple Crown Winners
Only 12 pitchers have won the AL pitching Triple Crown, leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. Among the winners are some of the greatest pitchers in MLB history, including eight Hall of Famers.
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History of National League Pitching Triple Crown Winners
Only 16 pitchers have ever won the NL pitching Triple Crown, leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. The winners include some of the best pitchers in MLB history, including 10 Hall of Famers.
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Edwin Booth: 19th Century Tragic Actor
Edwin Booth, the great Shakespearean actor, achieved his fame through tragedy. Ironically, the tragic assassination of President Lincoln by his younger brother nearly undermined his success.
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The Only Movies That Have Won All "Big 5" Oscars
In the long history of the Academy Awards, it has been very rare for a movie to sweep the so-called "Big Five" Oscars. "It Happened One Night" (1934), "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (1975), and "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991) are the only films to win all five awards.
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History of MLB Batting Triple Crown Winners
Only 14 players have ever won baseball's batting Triple Crown, leading the league in batting average, home runs, and runs batted in. All 11 20th century winners are in the Hall of Fame. In 2012, Miguel Cabrera joined the exclusive Triple Crown club.
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How to Convert Vinyl Records to MP3 or AAC: A Step-by-Step Guide
Don't waste money buying music that you already own. Preserve your record collection using this proven workflow for converting vinyl LPs to MP3 or M4A (AAC) digital format for use in iTunes.