Legendary NFL general manager Ernie Accorsi has died.
The New York Giants, for whom Accorsi served as the GM from 1998 to 2006, announced his passing on Sunday morning. Per the team, Accorsi, “passed away peacefully Saturday while surrounded by the love of his family.”
He was 84.
“Ernie Accorsi was one of the most respected football minds in NFL history and a dear friend whose wisdom and perspective I valued tremendously,” league Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.
“Throughout his remarkable career, he shaped championship-caliber clubs and earned the admiration of everyone who worked with him.
“Ernie’s impact extended beyond the teams he served. As co-chair of the General Managers Advisory Committee, he helped guide our game and strengthen the NFL. His integrity, common sense and commitment to doing what was best for football made him an invaluable voice.
“Ernie was thoughtful, humble, and he cared deeply about the people in our league. He never lost sight of the relationships that make football special and we will all greatly miss him.”
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