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Cumberland County man spotted former NFL quarterback Eli Manning at Hersheypark

Eli Manning was spotted at Hersheypark by an Enola resident right as the former NFL quarterback was about to ride the Jolly Rancher Remix. Photo: Greg Bartolo
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It’s not every day that one can post to Facebook that they were in the presence of NFL greatness.

But, Greg Bartolo did.

He was at Hersheypark Friday, when he recognized retired NFL quarterback Eli Manning.

“As awesome of a day it normally is at Hersheypark, being able to cross paths with such an NFL legend made it even ‘sweeter,’” Bartolo said. “It’s great having such a world class park right in our backyard, that attracts celebrities and renowned sports figures like Eli.”

Eli Manning was at Hersheypark on Friday, enjoying a day with his family. Photo: Greg Bartolo

The serendipitous moment happened while Manning and his family were about to ride the Jolly Rancher Remix. Bartolo was in line behind him.

Bartolo said on his Facebook page that he was stumped momentarily until he realized the 6 foot 5 man was Manning.

Eli Manning spent some time at the "Sweetest Place on Earth." Photo: Greg Bartolo

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