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1929 N.Y. Giants
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1929 N.Y. Giants

13-1-1 (4-7-2 in 1928)

After a disappointing fourth 1928 season, Giants owner Tim Mara bought the entire squad of the Detroit Wolverines, principally to acquire star quarterback Benny Friedman (pictured), and merged the two teams under the Giants name. It worked.

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