The New York Football Giants to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell and Invite Fans to "Try on" Virtual Super Bowl Rings Using Mobile App

ADVISORY, May 16, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

The New York Football Giants will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square on Thursday to invite fans to join in the celebration of the unveiling of the Super Bowl XLVI championship ring.  

Beginning today, Big Blue fans will be able to virtually "try on" and take photos with the newly revealed Tiffany & Co.-designed ring, as well as each of the team's three previous Super Bowl rings, using a free mobile application called GoldRun which is available on iOS and Android Platforms. Participants will also be able to pose with the coveted Lombardi Trophy. For more information, visit Giants.com/VirtualRing.

In honor of the occasion, the following members of the New York Giants will ring the Closing Bell:

• Jake Ballard
• Kevin Boothe
• Mathias Kiwanuka
• Bear Pascoe
• Antrel Rolle 

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Thursday, May 17, 2012 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET     

Contact:

Peter John-Baptiste

(201) 935-8111 x 1033

Peter.john-baptiste@giants.nfl.net

NASDAQ MarketSite:

Jen Knapp

(212) 401-8916

Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com

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Webcast:

A live webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx.

Photos:

To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.                             

About the New York Football Giants:

A cornerstone franchise of the National Football League, the New York Football Giants began play in 1925. With eight championships, including a victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI, their second in four years, the Giants are considered one of sports' all-time great franchises. Headquartered at the TIMEX Performance Center in East Rutherford, N.J., the Giants enter their 88th season of play this fall.  www.giants.com

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