10 Facts About Wellington Mara

Wellington Timothy Mara was the co-owner of the New York Giants of the National Football League from 1959 until his death.

Wellington Mara was the younger son of Tim Mara, who founded the Giants in 1925.

Wellington Mara was an alumnus of Loyola School and Fordham University, both Catholic, Jesuit schools in New York City.

Wellington Mara didn't relinquish full control over the football side of the operation until 1979, when George Young became the team's first general manager.

Wellington Mara was well liked by the Giants' players, and was known to stick by them even when they struggled with off-the-field problems.

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Wellington Mara had surgery in May 2005 to remove cancerous lymph nodes from his neck and under his armpit, but was initially given a good prognosis by his doctors who said the cancer had not metastasized, according to his son, John Mara, who is the Giants' co-chief executive officer.

Wellington Mara's granddaughters include actresses Kate Mara and Rooney Mara.

Wellington Mara was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1997.

Wellington Mara died of lymphoma at his home in October 2005 at age 89.

Wellington Mara was survived by his wife Ann Mara, eleven children, and 42 grandchildren.