Rare Photos of Eli Manning

Rare Photos of Eli Manning /

Baby Eli poses with his family during a 1981 SI photo shoot at the Manning residence in New Orleans.

The entire Manning clan poses for a family photo in 1993.

Eli at the bat for New Orleans' Isidore Newman High School.

Manning dons an Ole Miss cap after choosing to follow in his father's footsteps and play college football for the Rebels.

Eli poses for a portrait during his Ole Miss days. Manning set 45 school records and won several national awards in four years at Ole Miss.

Archie, Peyton and Eli throw at eldest brother Cooper Manning during the 2003 Manning Passing Academy camp.

Manning calls a play in the huddle during his rookie year against the Baltimore Ravens. Eli was 1-7 as a starter during his first NFL season.

Eli and big brother Peyton looking casual during a commercial shoot.

Manning and legendary defensive end Michael Strahan celebrate after improbably beating the previously undefeated Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII.

Manning and his New York teammates look on as Michael Strahan accepts the 2008 ESPY for Best Team.

Manning and wife Abby McGrew attend a Gala Tribute at the Lincoln Center in New York. Bet you can't do that in Indy, Peyton.

Eli hangs out with NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and singer/reality TV dude Nick Lachey.

Manning and A-Rod at a bowling alley. In Dallas. Rare photos, indeed.

Published Jan 18, 2012