Tim Mara
Inducted:
1963
Player Stats
Born:
July 29, 1887
New York, New York, U.S.
Died:
February 16, 1959
New York, New York, U.S.
Position:
Team Owner
College:
NA
Tim Mara was a pioneering figure in professional football and the founding owner of the New York Giants, one of the NFL’s cornerstone franchises. In 1925, with just $500, Mara purchased the rights to establish the team, helping legitimize professional football in the nation’s largest market. His business sense, integrity, and commitment to the league played a major role in stabilizing the NFL during its early, uncertain years.
Despite financial challenges, Mara’s Giants quickly became a model of success both on and off the field, winning NFL Championships in 1927, 1934, 1938 and 1956 under his leadership. He built the franchise into a respected and enduring organization that remains family-owned to this day. Tim Mara’s dedication helped elevate pro football from a regional pastime to a major American sport.
In recognition of his lasting impact on the league and its growth, Tim Mara was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963 as a charter member.
Mara's Awards and Honors
- 3× NFL Champion (as owner)
- Charter Member, Pro Football Hall of Fame (1963)
- New York Giants Ring of Honor
Notable Achievements
- Purchased the New York Giants franchise for $500 in 1925
- Key figure in establishing NFL stability and growth
- Helped make professional football viable in major markets
NFL Teams
New York Giants (1925–1959)
NFL Stats
Team Ownership:
New York Giants (1925–1959)
Franchise Founded:
New York Giants (1925)
NFL Championships:
4 (1927, 1934, 1938 , 1956)
NFL Eastern Division champion:
8 (1933–1935, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1944, 1946)