Being a two-time Super Bowl champion and two-time Super Bowl MVP should make someone instantly recognizable. However, as Eli Manning found out the hard way, that’s not always the case.
Manning was a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and he said he was confused for legendary Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps. Manning said he went to check out a store and the cashier seemed happy to meet him.
As Manning quickly discovered, the employee wasn’t thrilled to meet the longtime New York Giants quarterback. Instead, he thought Phelps had just approached the counter and Manning had to clear the air.
To be fair to the teller, Manning went undercover recently. In an episode of Eli’s Places, the legend of the Giants dressed up as quarterback Chad Powers to try out Penn State’s football program as an extra.
Manning was asked about the stunt by Fallon, and he said Powers had a lot of talent. The only thing stopping him from being a college superstar is his eligibility — or lack thereof.
“I was throwing it. Chad can throw it. He can really throw it,” Manning said. “He’s a good player. He would have made the team, but he’s not eligible.”