On Saturday night, the New York Giants officially hired former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.
The 63-year-old, who has the 14th-most wins in NFL history and led the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl title, will be introduced to the New York media as the 21st coach of the team on Tuesday.
“I want to thank John Mara, Steve Tisch, Chris Mara, and Joe Schoen for the opportunity to lead the New York Giants,” said Harbaugh in a statement. “To serve as this franchise’s head coach is a tremendous honor…
“I’m excited to begin assembling our staff and getting to work building our team. I would like to sincerely thank Steve Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens organization for 18 remarkable years, including the opportunity to become a head coach in the National Football League.
“My family and I are grateful for the welcome we’ve already felt, and we look forward to becoming part of the Giants family.”
Giants team president John Mara said Harbaugh was the best candidate for the job.
“We are proud to name John Harbaugh as the next head coach of the New York Giants,” said Mara in a statement. “Joe Schoen presented us an outstanding group of candidates, which allowed us to be deliberate and confident in this decision. Through numerous conversations, John consistently stood out for his conviction and vision for leading a winning organization, and we welcome him and his family to the Giants.”
Harbaugh led the Ravens to the playoffs in 12 of his 18 seasons with the team, including winning Super Bowl XLVII. His 13 postseason victories are tied for seventh in league history and second only to Andy Reid among active head coaches.
“John is a proven winner whose teams are disciplined, resilient, and prepared,” said Giants chairman Steve Tisch in a statement. “His passion for the game, his ability to connect with players, and his experience leading at the highest level made him an outstanding fit for us, and we’re excited to move forward together.”
Giants GM Joe Schoen says he’s excited to work with Harbaugh.
“Throughout our conversations, John stood out for his clarity, competitiveness, and approach for building a sustainable winning program,” Schoen said. “He has a strong track record of developing players, building cohesive staffs, and setting a clear standard of accountability. We are excited to work with John in moving this team in the right direction.”
Harbaugh began his NFL coaching career with the Eagles in 1998, as one of the league’s top special teams coordinators. Subsequently, Harbaugh was one of four assistants retained by Reid in 1999 and remained with Philadelphia until he succeeded Brian Billick in Baltimore.
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