Eli Manning didn't let the Pro Football Hall of Fame snub moist his spirit during Super Bowl week in New Orleans.
The New York Giants legend was seen leading a production of “God Bless America” at a New Orleans restaurant. Eli's brother, Cooper Manning, began singing, and everyone in the restaurant got involved. New York Post.
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Eli Manning will be attending Michael Rubin's Franchise Super Bowl Party in New Orleans on Saturday, February 8th, 2025. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Manning is from New Orleans and has had a big week except for the Hall of Fame announcement. New Orleans Children's Hospital was renamed after the Manning Family and celebrated it earlier this week at Legacy Gala in Louisiana.
Eli and Cooper's father, Archie and mother Olivia were given the first Louisiana Heritage Award for their commitment to the well-being of children and their families in the state and country.
“You can speak on behalf of the whole family. It's very difficult to speak with words,” Archie Manning said at the event. “To have a hospital named after you, this is not like making a second team all-sec or anything like that. We have such a praise for this hospital and people and leadership. It's one of the biggest things that has happened in my life, so that's it.”
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Former New York Giants quarterback Elli Manning before his match against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 13, 2024. (Brad Penner-Imagn Images)
Archie said the hospital honor will beat all of his football achievements.
“I think I dedicated Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Indianapolis in 2007. In 2009, I dedicated ElliManning Children's Clinic in Jackson, Mississippi. Both of these events have been to this end to my sons. I told you that it was your best time and I meant it.
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“Undoubtedly, I can say this is happening tonight and changing the name of this hospital is the best time for our family and we are very grateful.”
Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this report.
