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Eli Manning Shocked by Belichick's Hall of Fame Omission

2/15/2026

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Eli Manning, a former NFL quarterback, expressed surprise at the Hall of Fame's decision not to induct Bill Belichick.
He was a finalist for two consecutive years and called Belichick's omission pretty shocking.
Manning praised Belichick as possibly the greatest coach ever, citing his Patriots success.
Despite Manning's two Super Bowl wins against Belichick, neither received enough votes for induction this year.

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Eli Manning, a former NFL quarterback, expressed surprise at the Hall of Fame's decision not to induct Bill Belichick.
He was a finalist for two consecutive years and called Belichick's omission pretty shocking.
Manning praised Belichick as possibly the greatest coach ever, citing his Patriots success.
Despite Manning's two Super Bowl wins against Belichick, neither received enough votes for induction this year.