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| Born | Joseph Ruback (1969-06-07)June 7, 1969 (age 56) |
| Occupation | Athletic Director |
Joe Ruback, better known asLicense Plate Guy (born June 7, 1969), is a fan of theNew York Giants, best known for thelicense plates he wears at each game and his presence at most Giants games in general. Ruback went to all 283 games (272 regular season and eleven playoff games) the team played atGiants Stadium.[1] He has attended every Giants home and away game since 2000,[2] except during the2020 NFL season in which fans were not permitted to attend due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.
Ruback first wore a plate to a game when he was 16, but the tradition of license plates did not become what it is now until the last decade. He now boasts a collection of over 100 Giants-themed plates.[when?][3]
Joe Ruback has made several appearances onThe Boomer & Carton radio show on WFAN in New York. Ruback has become a fan favorite, but prides himself as "an average fan" and can be seen before every game (home and away) in the parking lot taking pictures with fans.[citation needed]. Joe has also been featured onNFL Network and Good Day New York.[4]
In 2020, Ruback was named as a member of the Giants Nation Show Ring of Honor.
Ruback participates in many off the field philanthropic endeavors including "Pink Tailgate" raising money and awareness for breast cancer and those affected.[5]
In 2017, Ruback organized a charity softball game to raise money for theTom Coughlin Jay Fund.[6] Working withLandon Collins, who headlined the event, a softball match was organized between current and past Giants team members. The event also featured a dodgeball game and a home run derby.