Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to the life and career of NFL quarterback Eli Manning. Includes statistics, a chronology, and suggestions for further reading.
a memoir of three continents, two friends, and one unexpected adventure
Friedman, Rachel
2011
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During a trip to visit both sets of grandparents in Mississippi, brothers Eli, Cooper, and Peyton, and their father, former NFL star Archie Manning, take advantage of every opportunity to play football, practice plays, or play sports trivia games.