Former New York Giants General Manager Ernie Accorsi Dies at 84
He built the roster that won Super Bowl XLII and drafted Eli Manning, helping turn the Giants into a championship team.
- The New York Giants announced on Sunday that former General Manager Ernie Accorsi died Saturday at age 84. Accorsi served as the team's GM from 1998 until his retirement in 2006.
- Before joining the Giants, Accorsi spent time with the Baltimore Colts and Cleveland Browns, leading the Browns to three AFC Championship Game appearances and five playoff berths between 1985 and 1992.
- During his tenure in New York, Accorsi orchestrated a 2004 NFL Draft trade to acquire Quarterback Eli Manning, helping build the core of the team that won two Super Bowls.
- Giants President John Mara praised Accorsi's "vision, leadership and unwavering belief," while Manning credited the executive for believing in him. The Browns also expressed condolences.
- Throughout his 37-year NFL career, Accorsi built nine playoff teams and served as co-chair of the General Managers Advisory Committee. His contributions helped guide the league and strengthen the game.
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Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, whose career spanned nearly four decades and included general manager positions with the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, died Saturday at 84, the Giants announced Sunday. Accorsi died surrounded by his family. The Giants and other reports did not initially provide a cause of death. Reuters and The Associated Press reported that he had spent 37 years in the NFL. For the Giants, Accorsi’…
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi has died
Former Giants GM Ernie Accorsi, who built foundation of Super Bowl teams, dies at 84
Former Giants GM Ernie Accorsi, who made the famous 2004 draft day trade to bring Eli Manning to New York, passed away Saturday at the age of 84, the team announced.
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