Ernie Accorsi Dies At 84

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1. 20 Sep

   Ernie Accorsi, the former Giants general manager who drafted Eli Manning and changed the course of the franchise, died Saturday night, the team announced Sunday.

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• 20 Sep Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84Ernie Accorsi, former NFL executive and New York Giants general manager from 1998 to 2006, died at age 84 on Saturday, according to his family and the Giants organization. Accorsi is best known for building a core that led to Super Bowl victories in 2007 and 2011 after his retirement. Owner John Mara praised Accorsi’s leadership and legacy, emphasizing his role in bringing Eli Manning to the team and hiring coach…Toronto Star
• 20 Sep An ode to my friend and ultimate sports fan Ernie AccorsiThe article is a tribute to Ernie Accorsi, a 84-year-old sports enthusiast who passed away recently. Known for his roles as a sports writer, executive, and friend to legends like John Unitas, the piece recounts stories of his passion for sports and his unique character. One anecdote describes an incident where Accorsi mistakenly thought he was receiving a call from a fan instead of journalist John Feinstein due to…New York Post
• 20 Sep Ernie Accorsi, legendary Giants general manager who made the shrewd move to get Eli Manning, dead at 84Ernie Accorsi, the longtime general manager of the New York Giants who orchestrated the draft deal that brought Eli Manning to the team, died at age 84. Accorsi served as GM from 1998 to 2006 and was instrumental in acquiring Manning through a trade with San Diego, which led to two Super Bowl victories for the Giants. The article emphasizes Accorsi’s legacy, highlighting his contributions to the teams he worked with…Fox News
• 20 Sep One-of-a-kind Ernie Accorsi dreamed big — and became an NFL titanErnie Accorsi, former NFL general manager and executive, passed away at 84 due to cancer. Known for his unique personality and deep love for sports, Accorsi was instrumental in bringing Eli Manning to the New York Giants, one of his significant achievements. Born in Hershey, Pennsylvania, he maintained a small-town sensibility while working on Manhattan's East Side later in life. His career began as a sportswriter…New York Post
• 20 Sep Ernie Accorsi, GM who drafted Eli Manning and changed Giants history, dead at 84Ernie Accorsi, former general manager of the New York Giants who drafted quarterback Eli Manning in 2004 and significantly influenced the team’s success, passed away at age 84 on Saturday night after a brief battle with cancer. Accorsi joined the Giants as an assistant GM in 1994 and became the GM in 1998, leading the team to Super Bowl XXXV before Manning's draft set them up for future victories, including Super…New York Post

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