Eli Manning is a retired American professional football quarterback who played 16 seasons in the NFL, exclusively for the New York Giants. Born on January 3, 1981, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Manning played college football at Ole Miss, where he set numerous school records and won several awards before being selected first overall in the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, who then traded him to the Giants[3][5][6]. Manning became the Giants' starting quarterback in 2005 and held the position until his retirement following the 2019 season. He started 210 consecutive games, the third-longest streak among NFL quarterbacks. Over his career, he led the Giants to six playoff appearances and two Super Bowl victories (XLII in 2007 and XLVI in 2011), both against the New England Patriots. Manning was named Super Bowl MVP in both games, joining an elite group of players with multiple Super Bowl MVP honors[1][3][5]. He retired with franchise records for most passing yards, completions, and touchdown passes, accumulating 57,023 passing yards and 366 touchdowns, ranking him among the top quarterbacks in NFL history. Despite a regular-season record of 117-117, his playoff record was a strong 8-4, highlighting his effectiveness in crucial games[3][4][6][7]. After retirement, the Giants retired his number 10 jersey. In 2021, Manning transitioned to roles off the field, including a position in fan engagement and business operations with the Giants and a media career as an analyst for ESPN, hosting a college football show called "Eli's Place"[4]. He was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2019-2020 and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2024, recognizing his significant contributions to football[1][6].