With the move comes defensive standouts Sam Huff, Andy Robustelli, Dick Modzelewski and Jim Catcavage as well as punter-placekicker Don Chandler. It is a season of thrilling games. But in consecutive weeks New York upsets Jim Brown and the mighty Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Colts. The Browns return to Yankee Stadium for the playoff to decide the Divisional title and Jim Brown is held to eight yards on seven carries as New York wins once again, 10-0. The NFL championship game, a heartbreaking overtime loss against the Colts at Yankee Stadium, is considered by many to be the greatest NFL game ever played.
More losses follow the game.
Tim Mara dies six weeks later and Vince Lombardi leaves the Giants coaching staff to become head coach of the Green Bay Packers. The Giants moved to Yankee Stadium in 1956. Middle linebacker Sam Huff was the focal point of the Giants' defense. Allie Sherman takes over as offensive coordinator, and halfback Joe Morrison is a first-round draft pick. Tom Landry leaves to become head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.