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Ernie Accorsi Dies at 84
Giants GM Ernie Accorsi, who traded for Eli Manning, dies at 84.
In brief
Giants GM Ernie Accorsi, who traded for Eli Manning, dies at 84. Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi died at 84 after helping build the team that won two Super Bowls with Eli Manning. Originally reported by OutKick.
Ernie Accorsi dies
Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi died at 84 after helping build the team that won two Super Bowls with Eli Manning.
Accorsi's career
Accorsi served as the Giants' general manager from 1998 to 2006 and held leadership roles with the Baltimore Colts and Cleveland Browns.
Manning trade
Accorsi traded the rights to Philip Rivers for Eli Manning in the 2004 NFL Draft.
Manning's tribute
Manning called Accorsi the reason he joined the Giants and praised his leadership.
“I call Ernie every draft week for the last 12 years, maybe longer than that, and just thank him for making the trade and believing in me and bringing me to the New York Giants.”
Giants' tribute
Giants president John Mara called Accorsi a key figure in building championship teams.
Legacy
Accorsi was inducted into the Giants Ring of Honor in 2016 and helped shape NFL leadership.
What it means
Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi died at 84 after helping build the team that won two Super Bowls with Eli Manning.
