Ernie Accorsi

American professional football executive

American Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican professional football executive
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth29/10/1941
Age84 years (died on 19, Sep, 2026)
BirthplaceHershey, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Death19/09/2026

Latest News about Ernie Accorsi

20/09/2026

Ernie Accorsi died on Saturday at the age of 84, with the New York Giants confirming his passing the following day. Reports said he was surrounded by family, and later coverage stated that cancer was the cause of death.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameErnest William Accorsi Jr.
Known ForLongtime NFL executive and former general manager of the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants
SummaryErnie Accorsi was an American football executive who spent nearly four decades in the NFL and is best known for his work with the New York Giants.

Educational Qualification(s)

EducationWake Forest University
Graduation Year1963

Career

OverviewWorked in professional football front offices for 37 years.
Positions_Held
  • Public relations director for the Baltimore Colts
  • Assistant general manager for the Baltimore Colts
  • General manager of the Baltimore Colts
  • General manager of the Cleveland Browns
  • Assistant general manager of the New York Giants
Notable_Achievements
  • Helped build teams that reached multiple playoff runs and Super Bowls with the Giants
  • Played a key role in acquiring Eli Manning in the 2004 NFL Draft
  • Was inducted into the New York Giants Ring of Honor

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Served in the U.S. Army before starting his sports career.
2. Began his career in sports as a reporter before moving into football administration.
3. Spent part of his early career in public relations with Penn State and the Baltimore Colts.
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