The Giants franchise did not retire a number until 1944, when it honored Hall of Fame pitcher Carl Hubbell, who wore No. 11. The New York Giants were the first National League team ever to retire a player's number.
1935
1
The first number in professional sports to be retired was the number 1. It was worn by Ray Flaherty of the New York Giants football team, and was retired in 1935.
He has never officially announced his retirement.
2 is the number of directors who are liable to retire by rotation.
Babe Ruth played his last game on May 30, 1935
Will Hill is number 25 on the New York Giants.
Will Beatty is number 65 on the New York Giants.
Al Cuccinello debuted on May 17, 1935, playing for the New York Giants at Polo Grounds IV; he played his final game on September 29, 1935, playing for the New York Giants at Polo Grounds IV.
No player has ever worn that number for the Giants during the regular season.
Brandon Jacobs is number 34 on the New York Giants.
Jerrel Jernigan is number 12 on the New York Giants.