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Archie Manning - New Orleans Saints'
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 Wherever he goes, Archie Manning is
recognized as an ambassador of
goodwill and a molder of people. He
was born Elisha Archibald Manning,
III, May 19, 1949, in Drew,
Mississippi, where he grew up. He
excelled in all sports at Drew High
School and was awarded an athletic
scholarship at the University of
Mississippi (Ole Miss), where he was
an All-American quarterback and had
his number retired...Book
Archie Manning for Your Event
Archie Manning was named the
quarterback of the Southeastern
Conference 25 Year Team from 1950 to
1975 and the All South Team from
1940 to 1990. In 1971, he was the
second player picked in the NFL
Draft, selected by the New Orleans
Saints. Manning was also drafted
four times by major league baseball
(Atlanta, Chicago White Sox (twice)
and Kansas City). For twelve years,
Manning was the field leader of the
New Orleans Saints and still holds
team passing records. He also served
with the Houston Oilers (1982-1983)
before being traded to the Minnesota
Vikings where he played until
retirement in 1985.
Archie Manning was the League's Most
Valuable Player in 1978 and
participated in two Pro Bowls. He is
the only player in the history of
the New Orleans Saints franchise to
be inducted into the "Wall of Fame"
in the Louisiana Superdome. Manning
was voted quarterback of the 25 Year
All Saints Team and voted Most
Popular Saint in franchise history.
Manning has been inducted into
numerous Halls of fame including the
Louisiana and Mississippi Sports
Hall of Fame and the National
Football Foundation College Hall of
Fame. In 1992 he was voted
Mississippi's All-time Greatest
Athlete. Recently, Archie Manning
was named the quarterback for The
Team of the Century at the
University of Mississippi. He is the
father of Indianapolis COlts
Quarterback Peyton Manning. He can
speak on parenting, coaching, share
inspirational football stories.
Contact us now to book Archie
Manning for your next speaking
engagement or personal appearance.
>>> Book Archie Manning for Your Event
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