New York Giants President, CEO and Co-owner John MaraAnnounced that he has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment, adding that he plans to remain active during his care.
“I was recently diagnosed with cancer and followed a treatment plan recommended by an outstanding team of doctors,” Mara, 70, said in a statement on Monday, September 29. “I feel strong and optimistic and I am committed to seeing this to achieve positive results. I plan to stay active throughout the treatment process and I am lucky to be surrounded by incredible support in person, professionally and medically. I ask you to respect my privacy this time and the privacy of my family.”
Neither he nor the team disclosed the type or stage of the cancer.
Mara’s announcement comes on Sunday, September 28, the second day of the New York Giants’ first win of the season, when the Giants beat the Los Angeles Charger (21-18) at the Metlife Stadium.
News of Mara’s diagnosis quickly attracted support from the National Rugby League across the social media.
NFL Insider Albert Breer By X, John Mara is different from many other owners – he has always been a relevant and reasonable person, and a gentleman.
this New York Jets The team also shared support on social media: “We have ideas with John Mara and his family.” “Send strength, support and good wishes.”
ESPN’s Peter Schrager Share by X, “The desire for John Mara, who has long been a gentleman and believes that football is a great unity.”
Mara Wellington Marain 2005. Under his leadership, New York seized two Super Bowls (XLII, XLVI) and remains the most famous franchise in the NFL.
His grandfather, Tim Marafounded the franchise in 1925, making the Mara family one of the longest dynasties in the alliance. He currently shares control of the franchise with the Tisch family.
John and his wife, Denise Marahas five children. He is also an actress’ uncle Rooney Mara and Kate Mara.
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has been in the spotlight earlier than expected. The 22-year-old, a Kaysville, Utah native, made his first sensation at the University of Southern California before moving to Ole Miss, where he developed into one of the most active quarterbacks in college football. After being selected in the first round […]
John has been on the rise in team facilities in East Rutherford, NJ during the early stages of the season and has made ongoing staff decisions with the head coach, Brian Daboll,General manager Joe Shun.
On Tuesday, September 23, he decided to make the first-round draft pick in the rookie Jaxson Dart The new starting quarterback has been announced.
John also plays other roles outside the Giant. He chairs the NFL’s management committee and serves on the League Competition Commission for twenty years.
Earlier this month, the report stated Koch family A 10% minority stake in the Giants will be purchased for an estimated $10 billion franchise. The deal will be one of the largest NFL franchise investments ever, which will reduce the Mara family’s shares from 50% to 45%.
