Giants, Jets End Talks With Company With Nazi Past
By Associated Press | September 12, 2008
NEWARK, N.J. — The New York Giants and New York Jets have canceled negotiations with a German insurance company that once had ties to the Nazis.
Allianz had been looking to buy naming rights to the new stadium being built in northern New Jersey.
The move was criticized by Jewish groups and Holocaust survivors. The company says it has atoned for its past history and should not be judged by its World War II record.
A statement from The New Meadowlands Stadium company said they are no longer in discussions with Allianz for a naming rights partnership. They say discussions are continuing with other potential partners for naming rights.
Allianz officials confirmed that talks have ended.
