FEBRUARY 1, 1913Jim Thorpe signs with the New York baseball Giants. The Olympic hero will compile a life-time .252 batting average during his six seasons in the major leagues, which includes stints with the Reds and Braves.(Nationalpastime.com) FEBRUARY 1, 1973Commissioner … Continue reading THIS DATE IN NY GIANTS HISTORY: FEBRUARY 1, 1913 & 1973