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Eli Manning was named a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Modern Era ballot two weeks ago while heading to Canton, Ohio, for his freshman year.
The former New York Giants The star has a Hall of Fame-worthy resume with two Super Bowl championships – both against Tom Brady and an undefeated New England Patriots team – as well as 57,023 passing yards and 366 touchdown passes. These statistics were among the NFL’s highest ever when he retired from the sport after the 2019 season.
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, #10, throws a pass before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, December 11, 2011. (Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)
Entering the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility is a steep climb, however, as he will have to last just as long as Antonio Gates, Torry Holt, Reggie Wayne, Darren Woodson, Fred Taylor and a handful of others who have been on the roster longer Ballot.
Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick appeared on ESPN’s “ManningCast” during the Los Angeles Rams game on Monday. Playoff win about the Minnesota Vikings and supported the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback.
“Eli, you don’t look so good in this hoodie, but you’ll look great in a gold jacket,” Belichick told Manning. “I’m sure that will happen, and you so deserve to join Peyton in a gold jacket too.”
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning on the field before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on October 13, 2024. (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Manning told this New York Post Last week he wasn’t so sure.
“I think it’s different just because it’s all out of your hands, you’re not advocating for it, you’re not trying to talk to people about it or prove your point,” he said. “If I get in, it’s going to be a great, incredible few days in New Orleans, and if not, it’s not going to spoil anything for me. I won’t be in a bad mood, I won’t sulk.
“It’s quite an honor to be in the top 15 this year, so I see it all as a positive and enjoyable experience.”
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning sits courtside during the fourth quarter between the New York Knicks and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden on January 10, 2025 in New York City. (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
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Should he get in, the announcement ceremony would take place in New Orleans – Manning’s hometown.
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