The legends are home.
More than 100 former players assembled this weekend in the New York-New Jersey area for Giants Homecoming Weekend to celebrate the rich history of the franchise in its 90th season. The gathering culminated with the great Michael Strahan receiving his Class of 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during a special halftime ceremony in the Giants' Monday night matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
The presentation included many of Strahan's former teammates, along with Giants Pro Football Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor, Frank Gifford, and Harry Carson.
Here are highlights from Giants Homecoming Weekend:
SUNDAYALUMNI ATTEND HOMECOMING DINNER
*Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, East Rutherford, N.J. *
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Check out photos of Big Blue alumni from the Giants Homecoming Dinner.
Chris Calloway arrives at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Calloway played wide receiver for the Giants from 1992 to 1998.
Jake Ballard pictured at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Ballard played for the Giants from 2010-2011 and was instrumental in the team's run to Super Bowl XLVI. He retired prior to the start of the 2014 season.
Former running back Rodney Hampton arrives at the Giants' homecoming dinner. He was the team's first-round pick in 1990 and a two-time Pro Bowler in 1992 and 1993. Hampton retired as a Giant in 1997.
Deon Grant is greeted upon arrival at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Grant played for the Giants from 2010-2011 and contributed to the team's victory over the Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI. Although he played for four teams, Grant decided to retire as a Giant in 2013.
David Baker, President and Executive Director of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is pictured in the middle talking with the Hall of Fame's Vice President of Communications/ Exhibits (right) and former Giant Keith Elias (left). Elias played running back for the Giants from 1994 to 1996.
Bob Kratch (right) jokes with former teammate Jarrod Bunch. The two played together on the Giants from 1991 to 1993. Kratch played guard while Bunch was a fullback.
Bob Kratch (right) jokes with former teammate Jarrod Bunch. The two played together on the Giants from 1991 to 1993. Kratch played guard while Bunch was a fullback.
Ottis "OJ" Anderson pictured at the Giants homecoming dinner. Anderson played running back for the Giants from 1986 to 1992 and was part of two Super Bowl winning teams. Anderson was named the Most Valuable Player in the Giants' victory over the Bills in Super Bowl XXV.
Harry Carson (left) talks with former teammate Walker Gillette (middle) at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Carson played linebacker for the Giants from 1976 to 1988, his entire career. During his time with the Giants, Carson was a nine-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
Chris Calloway (left) pictured at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Calloway played 10 seasons as a wide receiver in the NFL, six of which were with the Giants. He caught 27 touchdowns as a Giant and just three as a member of the Steelers, Falcons and Patriots.
Former Giants running backs Brandon Jacobs (middle) and Rodney Hampton (right) share words at the Giants' homecoming dinner. The two accounted for a combined 11,984 rushing yards and 109 touchdowns while wearing a Giants uniform.
Brian Kelley (middle) pictured with former teammates Pat Hughes (left) and Walker Gillette (right) at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Kelley played linebacker for the Giants from 1973 to 1983, his entire career.
Karl Chandler (left) pictured with former teammate Pat Hughes at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Chandler played on the Giants' offensive line from 1974 to 1977.
Giants President and co-owner John Mara (left) speaking with former players Karl Chandler (left) and Pat Hughes (right). Chandler played on the Giants' offensive line from 1974 to 1977 while Hughes played linebacker for the team from 1970 to 1976.
Keith Elias, who played running back for the Giants from 1994 to 1996, seen speaking with Jarrod Bunch. Bunch played fullback for the Giants from 1991 to 1993.
Mark Collins shakes hands with Giants President John Mara at the team's homecoming dinner. Collins played defensive back for the Giants from 1986 to 1993. He won two Super Bowls during his time in New York.
From left to right: Pat Hughes, John Mara, Bob Lurtsema and Bob Tucker. Below are Hugh's wife, Carrol, and Mara's wife, Denise. Hughes, Lurtsema and Tucker played for the Giants in the 1970's.
Eric Dorsey (middle) and Mark Collins (right) pictured at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Dorsey, a defensive end, was the Giants' first-round draft pick in 1986 and played his entire six-year career in New York.
Lee Rouson (left) pictured with former teammate Leonard Marshall (right) at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Rouson played running back for the Giants from 1985 to 1990 while Marshall played defensive end for the team from 1983 to 1992.
Robert Harris (right) pictured at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Harris played along the Giants' defensive line from 1995 to 1999.
Charles Way (middle) pictured at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Way played fullback for the Giants from 1995 to 1999, his entire career. After retiring, he returning to the team as as their Director of Player Development, a role he served for 14 seasons. Way left the team in 2014 for a position with the National Football League.
Brian Williams (middle) pictured at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Williams played center for the Giants from 1989 to 1999. He was the team's first-round draft pick and played his entire career in New York.
Former teammates Bill Ard (left) and Bart Oates (right) talk with guests at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Ard played guard for the Giants from 1981 to 1988 while Oates played beside him at center. Oates was with the team from 1985 to 1993.
Joey Smith (left) and Stephen Baker (right) gather for a picture at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Smith played wide receiver for the Giants from 1991 to 1992 while Baker, a fellow receiver, played for the team from 1987 to 1992, his entire career.
Larry Mallory speaks with guests at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Mallory played defensive back for the Giants from 1976 to 1978.
Ken Parker (left) and Don Hermann (right) seen talking at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Parker played defensive back for the Giants in 1970 while Hermann was a wide receiver for the team from 1969 to 1974.
Terry Kinard (right) poses with his family at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Kinard played safety for the Giants from 1983 to 1989, winning a Super Bowl and earning Pro Bowl honors along the way. He was the team's first-round draft pick in 1983.
Keith Elias speaks to guests at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Elias played running back for the Giants from 1994 to 1996.
From left to right: Joey Smith, John Mara, Ottis Anderson and Bart Oates.
Ann Mara pictured at the Giants' homecoming dinner. Mara's late husband, Wellington, was the team's owner from 1959 to 2005. Wellington was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997.
STRAHAN'S RING MAKES AN APPEARANCE AT ALUMNI DINNER
Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment, East Rutherford, N.J.
MONDAYFORMER PLAYERS IN AUDIENCE FOR "LIVE! WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL"New York, N.Y.
STRAHAN RECEIVES HALL OF FAME RING AT HALFTIME, GIVES SPEECH TO CROWDMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, N.J.
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STRAHAN'S SPEECH:
"I'm going to be very brief. All I'm going to say is there is no me without everybody lining this way being a part of it, without all of the guys who couldn't make it that were a part of the teams I was a part of from '93 to 2007. With these guys who are up here with me to lead the way, to inspire me to come out here every day, practice in every game to be the absolute best I can be and the reason for that and the reason we did it is because we did it for the most important people who come in this stadium every Sunday and that is you, the fans."
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