Archie Manning's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Archie Manning. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

1950: SEC Quarterback of the Quarter Century

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

2007: Awarded Silver Buffalo Award

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

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.