Wearing number 86 for the New York Giants throughout his entire NFL career, wide receiver Lionel Manuel was a Giant on the field, if not in stature. Manuel contributed immediately as a rookie in 1984, catching 33 passes for the Giants, totalling 619 yards and four touchdowns.
His second season in New York was more prolific, as he reeled in 49 passes for 859 yards and five touchdowns.
Following the 1986 regular season, Manuel played in all three Giants playoff games. He caught five passes for 79 yards and a touchdown in those playoffs. In Super Bowl XXI, Manuel contributed with three receptions for 43 yards.
Did you know.......that Manuel became a professional chef and restaurateur after his football career?
