The 1916 Giants Winning Streak
The 1916 New York Giants, managed by the great John McGraw and carried by two-time Federal League batting champion Benny Kauff, five-time runs leader George Burns and Hall of Famer High Pockets Kelly, won 26 games in a row.
You should know up front: All 26 games were played at home in the Polo Grounds.
One gorgeous thing about baseball is the way that we …