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Eli Manning is a retired American athlete who played quarterback in
American football for the New York, Giants He was a 2 time Superbowl MVP
and a candidate for the Hall of Fame. He is married with four children and
has a lovely family life and his family is very close. His father Archie
played quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Eli has two brothers.
One brother Peyton was a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts and the
Denver Broncos. Eli is kind and sensitive with a great sense of humour.
Eli gives to many charities such as Tackle Kids Cancer, March of Dimes,
and Guiding Eyes. He also does marketing for the Giants, has a funny show
on You Tube, does commercials, and the Manningcast on Monday Night
Football with brother Peyton