Published 17:04 IST, January 23rd 2020

NFL fans pay tribute to Eli Manning for beating Tom Brady's Patriots in 2 Super Bowls

New York Giants' Eli Manning announced his retirement on Wednesday with a press conference scheduled for Friday. Fans pay tribute to Manning on social media.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning anunced his retirement on Wednesday, ending a 16-year career in NFL. Giants made anuncement that Eli Manning would conduct his final Giants' press conference on Friday. Widely considered as one of best players in Giants' history, Manning etched his name in Giants folklore when he ended ir 17-year wait for a Super Bowl in 2007 before winning it again in 2011.

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Having been drafted by Giants in 2004, Eli Manning made 210 consecutive regular-season starts until 2017. A four-time Pro Bowl, Manning registered 366 touchdowns and 244 interceptions and completed 57,023 passing yards in his career. While he leaves game as one of best quarterbacks in NFL history, Eli Manning will fondly be remembered by NFL fans for beating NFL giants New England Patriots in both Super Bowls. 39-year-old went 2-0 (win-loss) over Tom Brady-led Patriots in title game and also won  Super Bowl MVP in both games. 

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17:04 IST, January 23rd 2020