The players and coaches of the New York Giants have collected a record Christmas bonus for the employees of the franchise. Head Coach Joe Judge personally handed over a portion of it and caused great joy among the employees.

Munich/New York – The players and coaches of the New York Giants have provided a great gift in the “Big Apple”.

According to the Daily Mail, the team and coaching staff collected a total of 300,000 US dollars from their own ranks to present 70 employees of the franchise with a record Christmas bonus.

New York Giants: Joe Judge hands over bonus in person

“This is an astronomically high number. It’s never been that high with any team in my career. It helps a lot of people who have kids or are especially stressed because of the corona virus,” safety and team captain Logan Ryan is quoted as saying.

Already last year 200,000 US dollars were raised, in 2021 the sum increased again by 50 percent. Head Coach Joe Judge did not miss the opportunity to personally distribute the bonus of 4,275 US dollars per person to the kitchen staff and express his gratitude.

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“It means a lot to us. We watch every snap. We’re honored to be a part of the team and the organization. To know that we are considered a part of the family is great,” said Chef Angelo Basilone.

On a sporting level, it continues for the New York Giants on Sunday, when they face the Philadelphia Eagles in a divisional duel.