Archie Manning
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Archie Manning, born May 19, 1949, is an American former professional football player who played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He attended the University of Mississippi and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 1971, where he played for most of his career. Manning was known for his athleticism and leadership, earning two Pro Bowl selections during his time in the league. He played 151 games, accumulating 23,911 passing yards and 125 touchdowns, though he also had 173 interceptions. Manning is also the father of NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning.1
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Peyton ManningHis father, Archie Manning, was a star quarterback with the New Orleans Saints. (Younger brother Eli also became an NFL quarterback, and he led the New York Giants to victory in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI.) Peyton Manning was highly regarded as a high-school player and received…
Read MoreHis father, Archie Manning, was a star quarterback with the New Orleans Saints. (Younger brother Eli also became an NFL quarterback, and he led the New York Giants to victory in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI.) Peyton Manning was highly regarded as a high-school player and received…
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Eli Manning…the youngest of NFL quarterback Archie Manning’s three sons. He followed in his father’s footsteps and played college football at the University of Mississippi, where he passed for 10,119 yards and 81 touchdowns in four seasons. As a senior he finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting, won the Maxwell…
Read More…the youngest of NFL quarterback Archie Manning’s three sons. He followed in his father’s footsteps and played college football at the University of Mississippi, where he passed for 10,119 yards and 81 touchdowns in four seasons. As a senior he finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting, won the Maxwell…
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