The 1964 New York Giants season was the franchise's 40th season in the National Football League. The resulting record of 2–10–2, was the worst record in the league that year, after being Eastern Conference Champions just a year prior. This was the team's first losing season since 1953.

Offseason

Offseason trades and signings The New York Giants decided to trade their star defensive player, Sam Huff, a middle linebacker, to the Washington Redskins. They received young players, being defensive end Andy Stynchula and halfback Dick James, in return. This trade had easily become one of the most controversial and shocking trades in Giants history. The two young players had brought youth but made little impact to the team.

NFL draft The New York Giants selected 20 draft picks in 20 rounds, with only 12 of them playing at all during their careers. All 12 players would be considered rookies their first year playing. One of the rookies, Lou Slaby, inherited the middle linebacker position that was left by Sam Huff only starting for 1 of his few years in the league.

Roster

Regular season

Schedule Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Attendance Recap 1 September 13 at Philadelphia Eagles L 7–38 0–1 Franklin Field 60,671 Recap 2 September 20 at Pittsburgh Steelers L 24–27 0–2 Pitt Stadium 33,053 Recap 3 Washington Redskins W 13–10 1–2 Yankee Stadium 62,996 Recap 4 October 4 at Detroit Lions L 3–26 1–3 Tiger Stadium 54,836 Recap 5 October 11 at Dallas Cowboys T 13–13 1–3–1 Cotton Bowl 33,324 Recap 6 October 18 Philadelphia Eagles L 17–23 1–4–1 Yankee Stadium 62,978 Recap 7 October 25 at Cleveland Browns L 20–42 1–5–1 Cleveland Municipal Stadium 81,050 Recap 8 November 1 St. Louis Cardinals W 34–17 2–5–1 Yankee Stadium 63,072 Recap 9 November 8 Dallas Cowboys L 21–31 2–6–1 Yankee Stadium 63,061 Recap 10 November 15 at St. Louis Cardinals T 10–10 2–6–2 Busch Stadium I 29,608 Recap 11 November 22 Pittsburgh Steelers L 17–44 2–7–2 Yankee Stadium 62,691 Recap 12 November 29 at Washington Redskins L 21–36 2–8–2 D.C. Stadium 49,219 Recap 13 December 6 Minnesota Vikings L 21–30 2–9–2 Yankee Stadium 62,802 Recap 14 Cleveland Browns L 20–52 2–10–2 Yankee Stadium 63,007 Recap Note: Intra-conference opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries Week 7: at Cleveland Browns

Week 14: vs. Cleveland Browns

Standings

See also List of New York Giants seasons

References