University of the Pacific

Lionel Manuel earned induction in 2012 following an exceptional two-year career as a wide receiver at Pacific. He then flourished on the professional level, in a seven year NFL career that culminated in an NFL championship. He finished his Pacific among the top 10 receivers in several categories, capping his senior year with a seventh round selection in the NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He played for the Giants from 1984-90 and was a member of the 1990 Super Bowl Champions in New York. Lionel’s NFL career featured 232 receptions for 3,941 yards and 23 touchdowns.