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Elisha Nelson "Eli" Manning ( born January 3, 1981 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is is the quarterback for the New York Giants in the National Football League.[1] After playing in college at the University of Mississippi, he was picked by the San Diego Chargers as the first pick overall in the 2004 National Football League Draft. Very soon afterward, the Chargers traded Manning to the Giants for quarterback Phillip Rivers and three more picks in the 2005 National Football League Draft.Eisen, Michael (April 24, 2004). "Early Trade Lands Eli in New York". Giants.com. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
Manning played college football at the University of Mississippi after attending high school at Isidore Newman School in New Orleans.[2] Manning was called the Most Valuable Player of the forty-second Super Bowl, which was played on February 3, 2008. In that game, he led the New York Giants to an unexpected win over the New England Patriots.[3]
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]
Personal life[change source]
Eli Manning's home is in Hoboken, New Jersey,[5]
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.[6]
In 2007, Manning asked Abby McGrew to marry him.[7] He met her while they were in college.[8] On April 19, 2008 Manning and McGrew were married in San José del Cabo, Mexico.[9][10]
When he is not playing football, Manning likes collecting antiques with his mother and wife.[11]
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.[12]
Manning plays golf with his father and brothers several times a year.[13]
References[change source]
- ↑ "Eli Manning bio". www.jockbio.com. Retrieved 2007-11-01.
- ↑ "Eli Manning-PLAYERS-NFLPLAYERS.COM". NFL Players Association. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
- ↑ Associated Press (February 7, 2008). "Patriots nearly perfect, but the Giants are Super Bowl champions". NFL.com. Retrieved 2008-03-08.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Jerry Magee (September 21, 2005). "Nothing personal, San Diego; Eli Manning just didn't want to be a Charger". UNION-TRIBUNE. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
- ↑ Adam Sternbergh (Jan 27, 2008). "Underdog". New York Magazine. Retrieved 2008-02-09.
- ↑ KAREN CROUSE (January 29, 2008). "Eli Manning Took Cues From Mother". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ↑ Stephen M. Silverman (March 22, 2007). "NY Giants' Eli Manning, Girlfriend Engaged". People Magazine. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
- ↑ "Eli Manning engaged to Abby McGrew". TransWorldNews. October 28, 2007. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
- ↑ Jo Piazza (April 19, 2008). "Giants' Eli Manning married in Mexico". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2008-04-20.
- ↑ Eli Manning & Abby McGrew Wed on the Beach
- ↑ KAREN CROUSE (January 29, 2008). "Eli Manning Took Cues From Mother". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-01-29.
- ↑ Office of the Press Secretary (April 30, 2008). "President Bush Welcomes Super Bowl XLII Champion New York Giants to White House". The White House. Retrieved 2008-04-30.
- ↑ Golf for Women Editors' Blog