Eli Manning

Description: (Former American Football Quarterback)

Elisha Nelson Manning, popularly known as Eli Manning, is an American football quarterback who plays for the New York Giants of the National Football League. The son of Archie Manning, a well-known former NFL quarterback, Eli Manning began his career in college football as a member of the Ole Miss Rebels football team, which represents the University of Mississippi. By the time he finished his senior year, he had won several awards such as the Maxwell Award for being the best all-around player of the country. Shortly after his graduation, he was drafted into the NFL by the San Diego Chargers, though very soon he was traded off to the Giants. Over the course of his career he turned out to be not only an excellent player but also one of the four quarterbacks in the history of NFL with at least 45,000 career yards, 300 touchdowns, four Pro Bowl appearances, as well as two Super Bowl Championships. He is also known for his philanthropic works, such as providing assistance to the victims of the Hurricane Katrina. He helped raise funds for the construction of The Eli Manning Children’s Clinics as well. Along with his brother Peyton and father Archie, he has co-authored a book named ‘Family Huddle’. The book describes in text and showcases through pictures how the Manning brothers used to play football in their early days.

Overview

Birthday January 3, 1981 (Capricorn)
Born In United States
Alternative names Elisha Nelson Manning
Height 196 cm
City New Orleans, Louisiana
Spouse/Ex- Abby Mcgrew (m. 2008)
Parents Archie Manning
Olivia Williams Manning
Children Ava Frances Manning, Lucy Thomas Manning
Relatives Cooper Manning, Peyton Manning

Did you know

What teams did Eli Manning play for in the NFL? Eli Manning played for the New York Giants throughout his entire NFL career from 2004 to 2019.
How many Super Bowls did Eli Manning win? Eli Manning won two Super Bowls during his career, both with the New York Giants. He was named the Super Bowl MVP in both Super Bowl XLII and XLVI.
Who did Eli Manning defeat in Super Bowl XLII for his first championship? In Super Bowl XLII, Eli Manning and the New York Giants defeated the previously undefeated New England Patriots, led by Tom Brady, with a final score of 17-14.
How many career passing yards did Eli Manning accumulate in the NFL? Eli Manning finished his NFL career with a total of 57,023 passing yards, ranking him seventh on the all-time passing yards list at the time of his retirement.
What is Eli Manning known for in terms of his playing style? Eli Manning was known for his clutch performances in critical moments, particularly in playoff games and Super Bowls. He was admired for his ability to stay composed under pressure and lead game-winning drives.
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