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John Mara, co -owner, CEO and President of the New York Giants, announced on Monday that he had been diagnosed with cancer.
The long -standing executive of 70 -year -old giants has published a declaration on social networks.
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The president and chief executive officer, John Mara, stands on the sidelines during the pre-match of a match between the Giants of New York and the Indianapolis Colts at the Metlife Stadium on Sunday, December 29, 2024. (Julian Lesshay Guadalupe / Northjersey.com / USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
“I recently received a cancer diagnosis and followed the treatment plan recommended by an exceptional team of doctors,” said Mara.
“I feel strong and optimistic, and I undertook to see this in a positive result. I plan to stay active with the team throughout my treatment, and I am lucky to be surrounded by incredible support – personally, professionally and medically.”
Mara asked for intimacy while he undergoes treatment.
The co -owner of the New York Giants, John Mara, looks at the heating up before a match against the New Orleans in the Metlife Stadium. (Brad Penner / Imagn images)
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He joined the Giants in 1991 as a team general of the team and was then executive vice-president and head of the farm. His father, Wellington Mara, was the team owner until his death in 2005.
He supervised two Giants of the Super Bowl giant titles as a co -owner with Steve Tisch. Eli Manning led the two teams to victories on the Patriots of New England.
Mara owns a third generation team in the NFL. His grandfather, Tim, founded the team in 1925. Wellington and Jack Mara took over the team in 1959 when Tim Mara died.
The CEO of the New York Giants, John Mara, talks to the media before presenting the new head coach Joe Judge at a press conference at the Metlife Stadium on January 9, 2020 at East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz / Getty Images)
The giants are one of the oldest teams in the NFL, next to the Bears in Chicago.
