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Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84

Compiled Sep 20

Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84 · Photo: The Associated Press

Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi has died at 84

  1. 1982
    Accorsi was promoted to Baltimore Colts' general manager
  2. 1985-92
    Accorsi served as GM of the Cleveland Browns
  3. 1998-2006
    Accorsi was general manager of the New York Giants
  4. 2004 draft
    Giants traded for Eli Manning after the Chargers picked him first overall
  5. '07 season
    Giants won the Super Bowl, one of two title runs for which Accorsi received a championship ring
  6. '11 season
    Giants won the Super Bowl again, the second title run for which Accorsi received a ring

“Ernie helped shape the course of New York Giants history through his vision, leadership and unwavering belief in building a championship organization.”

John Mara

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