History of Archie Manning in Timeline

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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May 19, 1949: Archie Manning's Birth

On May 19, 1949, Elisha Archibald Manning III, known as Archie Manning, was born. He later became a professional football quarterback and patriarch of the Manning football dynasty.

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1950: SEC Quarterback of the Quarter Century

Archie Manning was named SEC Quarterback of the Quarter Century (1950–75) by several publications.

1967: Selected in MLB Draft

In 1967, Archie Manning was first selected in the Major League Baseball draft by the Braves.

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.

1969: Father's Death

In the summer of 1969, Archie Manning's father, Buddy Manning, died by suicide.

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.

1971: Drafted by the Royals

In 1971, Archie Manning was selected in the Major League Baseball draft for the fourth time, this time by the Royals.

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.

September 23, 1974: Comments on Rams defensive line

On September 23, 1974, Archie Manning told the Los Angeles Times that the Rams front four was the best he ever faced and that Jack Youngblood was nice enough to pick him up every time he knocked him down.

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.

1978: Selected to the Pro Bowl

In 1978, Archie Manning was selected to the Pro Bowl.

1979: Selected to the Pro Bowl

In 1979, Archie Manning was selected to the Pro Bowl.

1979: Saints reach .500

In 1979, the New Orleans Saints reached .500 for the only time during Archie Manning's tenure with the team.

1982: Joins Houston Oilers

In 1982, Archie Manning joined the Houston Oilers.

1982: Saints No. 8 Jersey

In 1982, the Saints have not reissued Archie Manning's No. 8 since he left the team midway through the season, although it has not been formally retired.

1983: Continues with Houston Oilers and Joins Minnesota Vikings

In 1983, Archie Manning continued playing for the Houston Oilers and later joined the Minnesota Vikings.

1984: Career Ends

In 1984, Archie Manning ended his 13-year NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings.

1988: Inaugural inductee of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame

In 1988, Archie Manning was an inaugural inductee of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame.

1989: Inducted into Gator Bowl Hall of Fame

In 1989, Archie Manning was honored as the inaugural inductee into the Gator Bowl Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame that year.

2001: Youngblood inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

In 2001, Archie Manning joked that Jack Youngblood should have let him be his presenter when Youngblood was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, stating that Youngblood wouldn't have gotten in without him.

2007: Awarded Silver Buffalo Award

In 2007, Archie Manning was awarded the Silver Buffalo Award by the Boy Scouts of America.

2007: UPS Spokesman

In 2007, Archie Manning was hired as a spokesman for a United Parcel Service contest to promote its "Delivery Intercept" service.

2007: Paul Zimmerman Reflects on Manning's career with Saints

In 2007, Sports Illustrated senior writer Paul Zimmerman reflected on Archie Manning's career with the Saints, noting that he was sacked 337 times, but it should have been even higher.

2008: Eli Manning Wins Super Bowl XLII

In 2008, Eli Manning, Archie's son, won Super Bowl XLII and was named MVP.

2012: Eli Manning Wins Super Bowl XLVI

In 2012, Eli Manning, Archie's son, won Super Bowl XLVI and was named MVP.

2012: Total Offense Record Broken

In 2012, Johnny Manziel broke Archie Manning's Southeastern Conference (SEC) record for total offense, which had stood for 43 years since October 4, 1969.