Lionel Manuel

Lionel Manuel, Jr. (born April 13, 1962 in Rancho Cucamonga, California) is a former professional who was a 5'11, 180-lb wide receiver selected by the New York Giants in the seventh round of the 1984 NFL Draft. Manuel from the University of the Pacific was inducted into university's hall of fame in 2012. Manuel played in seven NFL seasons, and spent his entire career with the Giants (1984–1990) including the XXI Giants Super Bowl Team when they beat the Denver Broncos 39-20. His peak performance was during the 1988 season, when he caught 65 passes for 1,029 yards and scored four touchdowns.

Manuel's career ended after several injuries in the 1990 season under Head Coach Bill Parcells. The Giants finished the 1990 season 13–3, and won the Super Bowl XXV against the Buffalo Bills 20–19. Manuel went on to coach several college football teams and then became a professional chef, restauranteur and high school varsity coach in Fontana, California. He and his wife Paulina have five children: Lionel III, Brittany, Mikala, Leo and Celysia.