Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi dies at 84
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. The Giants and Accorsi’s family announced Sunday that he died Saturday. A cause of death and where Accorsi was when he died were not provided.
Ernie Accorsi, a longtime NFL executive, passed away at the age of 84. The New York Giants and Accorsi's family confirmed his death on Saturday. Accorsi served as the general manager of the Giants from 1998 to 2006 and was present at the team's Super Bowl victories in the 2007 and 2011 seasons. He became the second general manager to be inducted into the franchise's ring of honor.
Giants owner John Mara praised Accorsi's vision, leadership, and unwavering belief in building a championship organization. Accorsi played a crucial role in the team's success during his tenure, hiring Tom Coughlin as head coach and trading for quarterback Eli Manning in 2004. Manning credited Accorsi with his opportunity to join the Giants and build championship-caliber teams.
Accorsi, a native of Hershey, Pennsylvania, began his career as a sportswriter and later worked in public relations at Penn State and for the Baltimore Colts. He was known for his sharp mind, storytelling abilities, and sharp wit. Commissioner Roger Goodell described Accorsi as one of the most respected football minds in NFL history.
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