Thank you so much. A four-time Pro Bowler, Manning set more than 20 franchise records and earned the universal admiration of teammates, coaches, support staff, opponents and fans. It was the finale of the 2004 season, less than year before the elder Mara died. Eli Manning Says He Has No 'Regrets and Won't Look in the Rearview Mirror' in Retirement Speech News that Eli Manning would be retiring following his … "But as the clock ran down on our win against the Dolphins this season, I ran to my favorite place in the stadium, the tunnel. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — John Mara, the co-owner of the Giants, choked back tears and his voice cracked as he recalled the last game attended by Wellington Mara, his father and the longtime patriarch of the Giants. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. "What I will say is that the best thing about playing all these years is the number of teammates that I can call real friends, and of all those friends, I'm lucky enough to have a few that have become as close as brothers.". "It's rare to have the privilege of playing an entire career with one organization," Manning said. 10 again' Giants quarterback Eli Manning … There are a few people that I want to thank. During the speech, Manning touched on what he’ll miss from his time in the NFL, admitting, “There won’t be any more tunnel moments for me and I’ll truly miss them.”, He continued, “I’ll miss hearing the first roar of the crowd, triggering the knowledge that we had been given one more opportunity to go win a football game.”, Said Manning, “I choose to leave this game with only positive memories — why harp on the not-so-proud moments? Although Manning began the 2019 season as the team’s starting quarterback, after the Giants lost their first two games, he was replaced by rookie Daniel Jones. For me, it's only a Giant.". 10 again." John Mara: Good morning and thank you for being here. News that Eli Manning would be retiring following his 16-year career with the New York Giants was first shared on Thursday. “For me, it’s only a Giant.”, A Tribute to Eli Manning: ‘No Giant Will Ever Wear No. News that Manning would be retiring was first shared on Thursday by the New York Giants. Eli Manning says 'farewell' to football in gracious retirement speech as team co-owner John Mara promises 'No Giant will ever wear No. Former teammates such as Hall of Famer Michael Strahan, Plaxico Burress, Amani Toomer, David Diehl, Shaun O'Hara, Zak DeOssie and Jeff Feagles were in attendance, as were members of the 2019 team, including Sterling Shepard, Evan Engram and Jones. So did Jones, Manning’s heir, in a room full of lapels bearing blue pins with the No. John Mara said that on their way to the locker room that day, his father told him, “I think we found our guy.”. Manning walked away on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 (1/24/20) as a two-time Super Bowl MVP. Although Manning was picked by the San Diego Chargers in the 2004 NFL Draft, after telling the franchise he wouldn’t play for them, the Chargers traded Manning to the Giants. In the foreground are Super Bowl XLII and XLVI trophies. I couldn’t be someone other than who I am … I don’t have any regrets and I won’t look in the rearview mirror,” the longtime New York Giants quarterback, 39, said on Friday while formally announcing his retirement at a press conference.

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