Spending over a decade in the NFL, football legend Eli Manning made his way to the baseball field. In his NFL career, Manning made records that are still not broken. Remembering his consecutive 210-game appearances from 2004 to 2017, it was the third-longest streak by any NFL quarterback. Playing 16 seasons for the New York Giants and winning the Super Bowl two times in his career, Manning took center stage at the Yankees stadium on Sunday. 

Speaking about the venue, though it was the home ground for the Yankees, several San Francisco Giants fans were seen in the stands. Reason? They were there to pay tribute to the Giants and Eli Manning by hosting the NFL legend in the Bronx. More to it, Manning threw the first pitch to give a special honor for a remarkable achievement that the San Francisco Giants achieved for the first time in major league baseball history. 

The Yankees stadium paid a heartfelt tribute to Manning & the Giants

As Eli Manning took the mound for his first pitch on Sunday, fans went crazy on the Bobblehead day. Starting his pitching, Manning threw the ceremonial first pitch from the mound to give an honor to the Giants. It was the San Francisco Giants’ 100th season in MLB, which the Yankees celebrated in style, giving the command to two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning. 

Aside from honoring the Giants, the Bronx Bombers ensured the fans got something. Paying tribute to Manning, the first 18,000 fans who came into the stadium received a bobblehead of Manning. It was a figurine of him wearing a Yankees shirt and pulling his arm to throw the football. 

Also, besides their 1000th game in MLB, the Giants are inching towards yet another record. The team will celebrate its 100th anniversary ahead of the series opener against the Minnesota Vikings on September 8, 2024. On the contrary, Eli Manning will become an eligible candidate for the first time for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025. Besides Manning fans at the stadium cheering for the NFL star, social media fanatics also expressed their emotions for the football legend. 

Fans on X poured their raw emotions for two-time Super Bowl champion Manning

Manning has been one of the most followed New York athletes, and both teams couldn’t have picked a better sportsperson than him to celebrate Giant’s 100th season. Coming into the stadium and pitching for the first time, sports fanatics on X expressed their feelings. Taking the mound for the ceremonial pitch would have been tough for a player not from MLB. However, the NFL superstar threw a missile from the rubber mound that amazed the fans. Sharing this sentiment, one Manning fan insisted in the comments that he joined the MLB, seeing his pitching abilities. 

Babe Ruth might be the name of a high-caliber Yankee player. Ruth’s achievements have been remarkable in a career spanning over 22 seasons. Ruth led the sluggish percentage 13 times and on-base percentage 10 times. Also, he was the first Yankee player to belt the most home runs(16) in his first innings. Comparing Manning to a Yankee player other than Babe Ruth, another fan shared their remark. 

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is willing to induct new players on Saturday in Canton. Among the prominent NFL names, two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning’s name is also made available for the first time. Manning is among the few NFL players who achieved the MVP title two times in his career. Another fan shared their thoughts on this remarkable achievement. 

Eli Manning was the first quarterback to beat Tom Brady twice. Playing for the New York Giants as a QB, they defeated Brady’s New England Patriots twice in Super Bowls in a span of just four years. Once in 2008, followed by 2012, Eli won MVP titles in both instances. Boasting Eli’s achievements in beating Brady, another user had his say on the Manning vs. Brady rivalry. 

For the Yankees, aside from Aaron Judge, Soto, and Chisholm Jr smashing homers, their rotation has been a let-off. Remembering the start of June and July month, the Yankees fielders made horrendous errors. Especially, Alex Verdugo and Anthony Volpe were the two culprits. For Verdugo, he misjudged the ball against the Baltimore Orioles that stopped the Pinstripes from sweeping the series. On the other hand, Volpe’s double-run blunder cost the Yankees against the Red Sox. Reflecting on the sluggish Yankees rotation, a Yankee fan expressed his emotions. 

Eli Manning visiting the New York Yankees stadium hasn’t been his first cross-sports outing since retirement. He enjoys going to different New York and New Jersey sports events and has frequently attended local hockey games in New York City. Making every MLB enthusiast’s day, now, Manning fans await a chance to see his name inducted into the elusive Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.