I honestly never heard of Flaherty and this number fiasco is actually bringing his legacy back to life. If the family of the player who let's be honest probably are grandkids at best right now, don't mind why should we?
99.9% of the population have no clue who he was. Nabers is actually bringing his name to light. Talk radio needs to do more than start unforced errors by starting controversy.
Not to mention they went on to say the number will be re-retired after his career which is hopefully long and extremely successful lol ppl are hater’s the giants are highlighting the 30s with 100 years celebrating why not give some confidence to some rookies maybe we can spark more from him by respecting him… idk it’s just not that big of a deal or shouldn’t be outside those families because their names are tied to it just relax lol 😂
I've been a Giant fan since 1985 and I didn't know shit about #1, who it belongs to and the fact that it's coming out of retirement. If the family says yes it shouldn't be a problem
I dunno I think it’s a bad precedent to send. Puts the families in a weird position to have to say no. But like you guys said if they aren’t bothered then whatever
I think if I am the family I would be happy that the number was going to be brought back in to use. The man last played in 1935 now with Nabers playing if he plays at a high level new fans will learn and hear about the guy who wore the number. I think the family had the same thought that now Ray Flaherty will be talked about in the modern NFL. More fans will hear of him and so will Ray's grandchildren and great granchidren will hear about Ray. A guy that as a Giants fan for 40 years and 4 SB championships and I never actually heard of him until the number was unretired. Now I would have been fine with the family saying no as well.
I disagree that this was a bad move. They had permission from Flaherty’s family to let Nabers use the number. I don’t see a problem with it actually. If only the Yankees would do something like this, maybe we wouldn’t have linebacker and linemen numbers on outfielders! How does Michael know that this was an uncomfortable situation for the family? Was he there?!?! Imposing their own personal views is absurd.
What you guys fail to understand is this.. its up to the team if they want to retire a number. The player doesn't own it and as an athlete i don't agree with retiring numbers ..but thats me..
Some people live life just to complaint about what other people do. And we wonder why the world is like it is. We criticize things that don't matter and it affects relationships to a point where people don't even care to connect with others (as we all should).
Flaherty also wore several numbers while with the Giants, so it doesn't seem like he was all too married to #1 anyway. To be clear, though, I don't like the precedent this sets.
NOBODY CARES ABOUT #1. GIANT FANS ARE NOT RAISING HELL ABOUT THE #1 COM8NG OUT OF RETIREMENT. PEOPLE NEED TO STOP SEARCHING FOR SHIT TO BE MAD AT. THIS IS SUPER PETTY!!!
These guys are terrible. Keep saying Mara put the family under pressure, how??? Nobody would ever know it if they said “no”. And majority of fan base doesn’t even know flaherty until now!
Sounds like Michael Kay is bitching about someone who doesn't even know him and who's estate signed off on it. Simple. MAL1K SZN INCOMING. FUTURE HOFer
The guy flaherty wore 3 numbers with giants an played offense an defense im sorry he still in our ring of honor but we gonna need one those 3 jerseys u wore with the giants
I can not believe there is so much negative talk about a number being unretired. He said, he didnt play a snap of football!! So what!! Im assuming theres nothing to talk about in sports?? Lol.. Nit picking NY media... smh
Stop it guys the fact that we are talking about a guy who nobody remembers is a good thing. If the owner of the Giants decides to do this he is entitled.
I agree that the number one shouldn’t have been retired for a player that hasn’t played one down in the league. It’s disrespectful, no rookie linebacker or defensive end should ever wear the number 56
You know to have so much passion over a Jersey number and saying teams need to stand up to the players. Yet you make a stink about the Yankees hair length and facial hair rules. That they are missing out on players who don't wants to sign with the Yankees because of an out dated rule. Makes no sense.
I see both sides to this one, some great comments here. I'm a jersey number nerd so I wouldn't want to wear a retired number but great points about the anniversary and the family and all that. Edit: Also, as a lifelong Giants fan I just would never expect them agreeing to this.
Bro, you guys are grown ass men arguing about numbers…. These fools do realize that over time, this will be the norm, because there are only so many numbers. And I had no clue who this guy was until the number was brought back. So it’s actually nice to learn about him.
Some people think this isnt a big deal but it is. Its disrespectful af. Yes the family allowed Nabers to wear the number. Thats not the problem. The problem is the fact they asked the family if he can wear that number in the first place. Thats something you just dont do and im a die hard Giants fan. I have every right to feel that way
There is merit to this can’t see why people think it shouldn’t be an issue just because it an old retired # is wrong. Thought it was weird when I first heard it. They are right people a fawning over Nabers when nothing has been done with him Just because he’s a #6 pick. Look at Neal now. Busts happen
Muasau should demand 56 and the QB we draft next year should demand 10. Or maybe we should just give Daniel Jones number 10 tomorrow. Apparently Giants fans don't care so I don't see the problem. 🤔
You’re forever honored & enshrined by us for your contributions to the organization! …actually nevermind, would you mind giving it up for this guy we just drafted? I get it isn’t a real world problem but it’s disrespectful as hell to even ask them.
I think you are overstating the pressure applied by asking. It’s not like they brought cameras to their house and asked them on live tv. They asked in private, had they said no we most likely would never even know they asked. So the pressure wasn’t titanic.
Namath was awesome - THEE SINGULAR JETS WINNER BY MOUTH & THEN MAKING GOOD ON IT ! Rogers is one of the greats BUT, COULDN'T GET OUT THE WAY OF A rushing LINEMAN who landed on his FIRST SERIES ...... and last !!!
Well it’s clear obvious Giants don’t revere Ray Flahertys. And to be fair nobody knows who he is unless you was around back then and watched in the 1930s. But I agree if a jersey number is retired it should be retired forever have to respect that player.
how are you guys legacy media and still cannot get audio correct? popping and faint echo in the background immediately in this video, i guess the state of the media represents the state of new york football in general😂
Honestly, who cares old people need to move on with the past that guy is dead his body and soul has been evaporated out of this world. Keep it moving. 😊
Why you acting like he took it without asking for permission ? lmfao he clearly isn’t disrespecting the number. If anything more people know who Ryan Flaherty is now. 1:12
Jesus, you guys (I include most sports media as well, in this) you guys seem hell bent on bashing the Giants these days regardless of whatever they do. 7 minutes of my life wasted listening to your bilge before writing response and shutting your show down.
The only reason it’s a big deal is because he’s black 🤷🏾🤷🏾🤷🏾. Because if we’re being completely honest who’s Ray Flaherty? When we talk about HOF and generational talent or GOATS his name never comes up. How many people alive could honestly say they seen him play.
Sorry but I don’t wanna see any of these clowns at a giants game this year… I’m traveling from atl to watch my team nd this isn’t a big deal… Flaherty isn’t babe Ruth or LT or even Eli …. Before this I had no clue who the guy was nd pretty sure he’s not even in my top 20 NY GIANTS all time so no biggie … ps the guy wore 3 different numbers for the giants Lmfaooooooo
I honestly never heard of Flaherty and this number fiasco is actually bringing his legacy back to life. If the family of the player who let's be honest probably are grandkids at best right now, don't mind why should we?
99.9% of the population have no clue who he was. Nabers is actually bringing his name to light. Talk radio needs to do more than start unforced errors by starting controversy.
Why is this such a big deal. Ray Flaherty wore 3 different numbers in his time with the Giants. It’s not that deep. Stop the damn crying.
The number is retired!
A lot of boomer tears for whatever reason
Great point on him wearing 3 numbers. Not to mention, the guy didn't revolutionize the position like LT
Jesus guys… you guys definitely reached on this
The fact that the family called back is missing from their conversation they just mentioned it
Talk about being old and miserable
Why bad? It’s 100 years anniversary. It fits the event, he asked for permission, and it highlights Ray”s family and honor him. Why is this bad?
Not to mention they went on to say the number will be re-retired after his career which is hopefully long and extremely successful lol ppl are hater’s the giants are highlighting the 30s with 100 years celebrating why not give some confidence to some rookies maybe we can spark more from him by respecting him… idk it’s just not that big of a deal or shouldn’t be outside those families because their names are tied to it just relax lol 😂
I've been a Giant fan since 1985 and I didn't know shit about #1, who it belongs to and the fact that it's coming out of retirement. If the family says yes it shouldn't be a problem
He went through the proper channels.. the giants asked the family and they said OK. Y’all are more insulted than the people involved..
I agree. These guys are a bunch of snowflakes! Lol🎉😂
@@robbiegarnz7732 😂😂😂
If The Family is OK with it what's the problem they're reaching & are they that hard up for ratings
I dunno I think it’s a bad precedent to send.
Puts the families in a weird position to have to say no. But like you guys said if they aren’t bothered then whatever
You're missing the point. The topic of using a retired number shouldn't have come up at all. A rookie asking? Come on. A stupid organization!
Buddy in the pink shirt ain’t been touched in years
Man this comment had me rolling 😂😂😂
😂😂 without a doubt
@@ENFT-ns5zr the way I laughed at this.. lol
😂😂😂
I think if I am the family I would be happy that the number was going to be brought back in to use. The man last played in 1935 now with Nabers playing if he plays at a high level new fans will learn and hear about the guy who wore the number. I think the family had the same thought that now Ray Flaherty will be talked about in the modern NFL. More fans will hear of him and so will Ray's grandchildren and great granchidren will hear about Ray. A guy that as a Giants fan for 40 years and 4 SB championships and I never actually heard of him until the number was unretired. Now I would have been fine with the family saying no as well.
you really tried to compare this to if "Lawrence Taylor" was asked for his number... ?
🤦♂️Smh 3 lame old heads something has to change shoutout to the Flaherty family n Mara n Nabers bring his legacy back to life 💙
I disagree that this was a bad move. They had permission from Flaherty’s family to let Nabers use the number. I don’t see a problem with it actually. If only the Yankees would do something like this, maybe we wouldn’t have linebacker and linemen numbers on outfielders! How does Michael know that this was an uncomfortable situation for the family? Was he there?!?! Imposing their own personal views is absurd.
3 men crying about a number stop it yall know why yall really crying about it
Old guys mad about nun
How do you guys know the word gets out if the family said no? I really do not find this to be a huge deal that Mara let this happen
I never would’ve known about the guy if nabers didn’t want his number so I think it’s a good way to “remember” somebody
Ya a bunch of haters, never heard of that person before
“Jessie why” 😭😭 these guys are comical
Babe wasn't wearing it. those number been retire too long after 100 years bring the numbers back
Yeah, but didn't Flaherty only play for the NYG for 6 years changing numbers 3 times.
Brah nobody knows who the hell flaherty was unless u lived in the 30's-50 lol..
Y'all need content. Do better
Not a big deal. They said yes. Move on.
What you guys fail to understand is this.. its up to the team if they want to retire a number. The player doesn't own it and as an athlete i don't agree with retiring numbers ..but thats me..
Some people live life just to complaint about what other people do. And we wonder why the world is like it is. We criticize things that don't matter and it affects relationships to a point where people don't even care to connect with others (as we all should).
Flaherty also wore several numbers while with the Giants, so it doesn't seem like he was all too married to #1 anyway. To be clear, though, I don't like the precedent this sets.
When you need to reach to find something to talk about.
You won't find 10 people that care about this. And if you do they will all be over 80!!!!
“Makes them looks so bad” with after they got permission from the family
This was the biggest whiny baby segment ive heard and its by 50 year old men
I get it, about the history of it being the 1st ever in all sports, Pressure is on Nabers
lol, you guys , it’s a number. It’s not that serious.There is only 1 giants number that’s untouchable . 56
NOBODY CARES ABOUT #1. GIANT FANS ARE NOT RAISING HELL ABOUT THE #1 COM8NG OUT OF RETIREMENT. PEOPLE NEED TO STOP SEARCHING FOR SHIT TO BE MAD AT. THIS IS SUPER PETTY!!!
Imagine if Kadarius Toney asked for #1............
Exactly that’s the point
These guys are terrible. Keep saying Mara put the family under pressure, how??? Nobody would ever know it if they said “no”. And majority of fan base doesn’t even know flaherty until now!
Sounds like Michael Kay is bitching about someone who doesn't even know him and who's estate signed off on it. Simple. MAL1K SZN INCOMING. FUTURE HOFer
The guy flaherty wore 3 numbers with giants an played offense an defense im sorry he still in our ring of honor but we gonna need one those 3 jerseys u wore with the giants
I saw someone say that there should be a patch that Nabers wears to resemble that player
I can not believe there is so much negative talk about a number being unretired. He said, he didnt play a snap of football!! So what!! Im assuming theres nothing to talk about in sports?? Lol.. Nit picking NY media... smh
Jesse is missing the point.
One last thought on it I do think Mara should come out and say after Nabers is done with the # that it will be retired again.
Old heads be mad asf. Malik Nabere #1 goes hard
Stop it guys the fact that we are talking about a guy who nobody remembers is a good thing. If the owner of the Giants decides to do this he is entitled.
Rodgers has done nothing for the Jets he's in full control over there lmao
The family called him back dude’s
Its sad socia media is making old heads make cap content im done.
It's a damn number. Who cares. They got permission from the family.
the picture they showed of him hes wearing number 8 lmaoooooooooooooooooooooooo
So it was cool when Tittle did it,but its not when Nabers does it?
He explained the difference. Tittle was a star. Who's Nabers?
@@wolfwilliams who cares..is that in a rulebook or something?? Like who decides when it's ok to do and when it's not?
@@ToneFury Teams decide, and teams make a bad choice when they allow any player to wear #1.
@@wolfwilliams show me where it's against the rules?
Lmao are they serious?
Is this dude nuts Drew Lock is still playing
I don’t understand why people care when his family the only people that matter didn’t
im a giants fan and i didnt know who this man was but now people are looking to see who he was. its not a big thing you guys looking for content SMH
I agree that the number one shouldn’t have been retired for a player that hasn’t played one down in the league. It’s disrespectful, no rookie linebacker or defensive end should ever wear the number 56
You know to have so much passion over a Jersey number and saying teams need to stand up to the players. Yet you make a stink about the Yankees hair length and facial hair rules. That they are missing out on players who don't wants to sign with the Yankees because of an out dated rule. Makes no sense.
I see both sides to this one, some great comments here. I'm a jersey number nerd so I wouldn't want to wear a retired number but great points about the anniversary and the family and all that.
Edit: Also, as a lifelong Giants fan I just would never expect them agreeing to this.
Maybe it’s a sign of change? Something we could definitely use
No one is bringing up my #1 issue, what about the fans that already bought #9 Nabers' jerseys
The team should let you swap it out.
He said he wasn’t keeping it kinda on you
Shouldn’t buy knockoff jerseys. I purchased one on the Giants official shop and it wouldn’t send until he chose his number.
That’s on u graham gano wears #9
This sets a sick precedent!
Once a number is retired, no one should ever wear it again. Imagine if the Yankees gave the number 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 15, or 44 to a rookie!
What was the Phil Rizzuto call about?
Hate to reply with a not sure, but judging by Peter's reaction it seems like an off joke.
It sounded like he said Rizzuto called that type of play a
"chimp shot" ahahaha!! That's great. They should still say that.
Bro, you guys are grown ass men arguing about numbers….
These fools do realize that over time, this will be the norm, because there are only so many numbers.
And I had no clue who this guy was until the number was brought back. So it’s actually nice to learn about him.
Mountain out of a mole hill.This brings to light the old players legacy,nobody even new who he was,until now.Get over it.
Flaherty's a Hall of Famer!
Btw Daniel Jones has done nothing with the number 8 and should have made it available
Some people think this isnt a big deal but it is. Its disrespectful af. Yes the family allowed Nabers to wear the number. Thats not the problem. The problem is the fact they asked the family if he can wear that number in the first place. Thats something you just dont do and im a die hard Giants fan. I have every right to feel that way
It’s not disrespectful they could’ve easily said “no” and nobody would’ve heard about this. This actually gives their legacy more light
And some of the NY media's reactions are equally sick.
There is merit to this can’t see why people think it shouldn’t be an issue just because it an old retired # is wrong. Thought it was weird when I first heard it. They are right people a fawning over Nabers when nothing has been done with him Just because he’s a #6 pick. Look at Neal now. Busts happen
They lost me when they started comparing Ray Flaherty to Bath Ruth and Lawrence Taylor
Muasau should demand 56 and the QB we draft next year should demand 10. Or maybe we should just give Daniel Jones number 10 tomorrow. Apparently Giants fans don't care so I don't see the problem. 🤔
You’re forever honored & enshrined by us for your contributions to the organization! …actually nevermind, would you mind giving it up for this guy we just drafted?
I get it isn’t a real world problem but it’s disrespectful as hell to even ask them.
I think you are overstating the pressure applied by asking.
It’s not like they brought cameras to their house and asked them on live tv.
They asked in private, had they said no we most likely would never even know they asked.
So the pressure wasn’t titanic.
Michael are you aware the Mets gave #8 to Gary Carter after they did the same for Yogi Berra? Nabors asked and they complied.
oh look people who dont know football... no one knew who this guy was lets be real
Namath was awesome - THEE SINGULAR JETS WINNER BY MOUTH & THEN MAKING GOOD ON IT ! Rogers is one of the greats BUT, COULDN'T GET OUT THE WAY OF A rushing LINEMAN who landed on his FIRST SERIES ...... and last !!!
Well it’s clear obvious Giants don’t revere Ray Flahertys. And to be fair nobody knows who he is unless you was around back then and watched in the 1930s. But I agree if a jersey number is retired it should be retired forever have to respect that player.
No player should ever wear #1. Why do teams even allow it?
It's also a reflection on Nabors for even asking.
But did he ask? Or was he simply requesting a single digit number?
You are right on point!
Big GMen fan, who cares
Did he have that same energy when Mariano Rivera called jack Robinson wife to use his number
how are you guys legacy media and still cannot get audio correct? popping and faint echo in the background immediately in this video, i guess the state of the media represents the state of new york football in general😂
Maybe Nabers will have 1 TD this whole season or 1 win 😆
God michael kay here in nyc we have to suffer with his annoying telecast in the yes Network🤦🤦🤦
This is a old mindset maybe the family believes Nabers is something special
Honestly, who cares old people need to move on with the past that guy is dead his body and soul has been evaporated out of this world. Keep it moving. 😊
Why you acting like he took it without asking for permission ? lmfao he clearly isn’t disrespecting the number. If anything more people know who Ryan Flaherty is now. 1:12
It’s like if a minor leaguer had potential to be a HOF and wants number 42 JACKIE ROBINSONs ……………
Jesus, you guys (I include most sports media as well, in this) you guys seem hell bent on bashing the Giants these days regardless of whatever they do. 7 minutes of my life wasted listening to your bilge before writing response and shutting your show down.
They havent even retired Emlen tunnels number so relax
Drew Lock was a 2nd round pick right?
Old guys dont like change!! This is why sports radio is gonna be gone in about 20 years. Its a bunch of old guys yelling at clouds.
I bet if he were a white wr they wouldn't have this energy
The only reason it’s a big deal is because he’s black 🤷🏾🤷🏾🤷🏾. Because if we’re being completely honest who’s Ray Flaherty? When we talk about HOF and generational talent or GOATS his name never comes up. How many people alive could honestly say they seen him play.
Why did Nabers ask for #1?
Are we still pretending the Giants aren’t a poorly run organization
Yall crying on this video is outrageous 😂 relax guys it’s not that SERIOUS 🤣🤣🤣
Sorry but I don’t wanna see any of these clowns at a giants game this year… I’m traveling from atl to watch my team nd this isn’t a big deal… Flaherty isn’t babe Ruth or LT or even Eli …. Before this I had no clue who the guy was nd pretty sure he’s not even in my top 20 NY GIANTS all time so no biggie … ps the guy wore 3 different numbers for the giants Lmfaooooooo
Dam is there anything more important to talk about.
Guys who look like they never played any sport what so ever should never speak about or critique professional athletes
Stop Crying! lol
Old guys crying about old guy things. Relax guys 😂😂😂
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