Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Archie Manning

How Archie Manning built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Archie Manning is a former NFL quarterback, best known for playing with the New Orleans Saints for the majority of his 14-season career. While he achieved individual success, team success eluded him. More significantly, he is the patriarch of the Manning football family, fathering two Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks, Peyton and Eli Manning. His impact extends beyond his own playing career through his sons' accomplishments and the family's prominent role in American football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

October 4, 1969: Record-Setting Performance Against Alabama

On October 4, 1969, Archie Manning threw for 436 yards and three touchdowns, also rushing for 104 yards, in a game against Alabama. His performance set Southeastern Conference (SEC) records for passing yards, completions, and total offense.

1969: All-SEC Team, Mississippi Sportsman of the Year, Nashville Banner Trophy, and Walter Camp Memorial Trophy

In 1969, Archie Manning was named to the All-SEC team, Mississippi Sportsman of the Year, and recipient of the Nashville Banner Trophy as Most Valuable Player in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He also won the Walter Camp Memorial Trophy.

1969: SEC Player of the Year and Walter Camp Memorial Trophy

In 1969, Archie Manning won the SEC Player of the Year award and the Walter Camp Memorial Trophy while playing college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.

1970: All-SEC Team and Omicron Delta Kappa Induction

In 1970, Archie Manning was named to the All-SEC team for the second consecutive year and was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa at Mississippi.

1971: Joins the New Orleans Saints

In 1971, Archie Manning began playing for the New Orleans Saints after being drafted into the NFL.

1972: League leader in pass attempts and completions

In 1972, Archie Manning led the league in pass attempts and completions and led the National Football Conference in passing yards.

1976: Missed Season Due to Surgery

In 1976, Archie Manning sat out the entire season after corrective surgery on his right shoulder, later joining the team's radio booth as a color commentator.

1978: NFC Player of the Year

In 1978, Archie Manning was named the NFC Player of the Year by UPI and All-NFC by both the UPI and The Sporting News after leading the Saints to a 7-9 record.