A New York athlete is someone who plays a sport professionally in the state of New York. The two most common examples are a GIANT and a MET. A GIANT is a member of the New York Giants, a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants have been part of the National Football League since 1925 and have won four Super Bowls. A MET is a member of the New York Mets, a professional baseball team based in Queens, New York. The Mets were founded in 1962 and have won two World Series championships.