Eli Manning
Elisha Nelson "Eli" Manning (born January 3, 1981) is a retired American football quarterback. Manning played for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons.[1][2]
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | January 3, 1981
(aged 45) New Orleans, Louisiana | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Isidore Newman School (New Orleans, Louisiana) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Ole Miss | ||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 | ||||||||||||||
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College career
Manning played college football at the University of Mississippi after attending high school at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans.[3]
Professional career
When Manning entered the NFL Draft (which is where professional American football teams choose new players for their teams), he was first chosen by the San Diego Chargers.[4] But, the same day that the San Diego Chargers chose Manning, they decided to allow him to play for the New York Giants. In return, the New York Giants allowed Philip Rivers to join the San Diego Chargers. The New York Giants also allowed the San Diego Chargers to choose more players the next time the NFL Draft happened.[4]
Manning was called the Most Valuable Player of Super Bowl XLII, which was played on February 3, 2008. In that game, he led the New York Giants to an unexpected win over the previously undefeated New England Patriots. When New York won Super Bowl XLVI, Manning was the MVP of that too.[5]
Personal life
Eli Manning's home is in Hoboken, New Jersey.[6] He is the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning. Eli is the younger brother of Peyton Manning.[1]
When Eli Manning was young, it was difficult for him to learn how to read. He almost had to do one year of school twice. Manning said that his mother helped him a lot when he was learning how to read. His brother, Peyton Manning, and father Archie Manning have also been successful quarterbacks.[7]
In 2007, Manning asked Abby McGrew to marry him.[8] He met her while they were in college.[9] On April 19, 2008, Manning and McGrew were married in San José del Cabo|San José del Cabo, Mexico.[10][11]
When he is not playing football, Manning likes collecting antiques with his mother and wife.[12]
On April 30, 2008, Eli Manning and the rest of the people who play for the New York Giants visited United States President George W. Bush at the White House for the Super Bowl champions celebration.[13]
Manning plays golf with his father and brothers several times a year.[14]
Eli Manning Media
Manning during his tenure at the University of Mississippi
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Eli Manning during a 2007 training camp
Manning with the Lombardi Trophy during the Giants Super Bowl victory rally at Giants Stadium
Manning (right) and head coach Tom Coughlin (left) with President Bush on April 30, 2008
Manning against the Houston Texans in October 2010
Manning on January 15, 2012, in Green Bay
Manning during a playoff game against the Green Bay Packers
Manning at the 2013 Pro Bowl
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Eli Manning biowww.jockbio.com. Retrieved 2007-11-01.
- ↑ Eli Manning retires after 16 NFL seasons. ESPN. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
- ↑ Eli Manning-PLAYERS-NFLPLAYERS.COMNFL Players Association. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jerry Magee. Nothing personal, San Diego; Eli Manning just didn't want to be a Charger (September 21, 2005)UNION-TRIBUNE. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
- ↑ Patriots nearly perfect, but the Giants are Super Bowl champions. NFL.com (February 7, 2008). Retrieved 2008-03-08.
- ↑ Adam Sternbergh. Underdog (Jan 27, 2008)New York Magazine. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
- ↑ KAREN CROUSE. Eli Manning Took Cues From Mother. New York Times (January 29, 2008). Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ↑ Stephen M. Silverman. NY Giants' Eli Manning, Girlfriend Engaged (March 22, 2007)People Magazine. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
- ↑ Eli Manning engaged to Abby McGrew (October 28, 2007)TransWorldNews. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
- ↑ Jo Piazza. Giants' Eli Manning married in Mexico. New York Daily News (April 19, 2008). Retrieved 2008-04-20.
- ↑ Eli Manning & Abby McGrew Wed on the Beach. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
- ↑ KAREN CROUSE. Eli Manning Took Cues From Mother. New York Times (January 29, 2008). Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ↑ Office of the Press Secretary. President Bush Welcomes Super Bowl XLII Champion New York Giants to White House (April 30, 2008)The White House. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
- ↑ Golf for Women Editors' Blog. Retrieved 2008-06-08.