12 stirring memories from Eli Manning’s career as a New York Giant

Eli Manning is retiring as a New York Giant after 16 seasons with the team. A remarkable run.

Went 11-5 in first full season as a starter

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The Giants were coming off a 6-10 season in which Eli Manning started seven games and won one. In 2005, however, he was the QB from the start and led the Giants to an 11-5 mark. Manning threw for 3,762 yards and 24 TDs as the Giants gained a Wild-Card berth.