Archie Manning's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 29, 2025

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 as the patriarch of the Manning football family. He played 14 seasons in the NFL, primarily for the New Orleans Saints. Despite playing on mostly unsuccessful teams, Manning was a two-time Pro Bowl selection. More significantly, he is the father of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, establishing a legacy of football excellence within his family.

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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: Awards and Recognition

In 1969, Archie Manning was named Mississippi Sportsman of the Year, received the Nashville Banner Trophy as Most Valuable Player in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), won the Walter Camp Memorial Trophy, and was fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting.

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

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

1970: All-SEC Team Selection and Heisman Trophy Voting

In 1970, Archie Manning was named to the All-SEC team for the second consecutive year and finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting. He was also inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa at Mississippi.

1971: Induction into the University's Hall of Fame

In 1971, Archie Manning was inducted into the University's Hall of Fame.

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, even though the team's record was only 2–11–1.

1978: NFC Player of the Year

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

1978: Pro Bowl Selection

In 1978, Archie Manning was selected to the Pro Bowl, recognizing his performance and contributions during the season.

1979: Second Pro Bowl Selection

In 1979, Archie Manning was selected to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year, marking another achievement in his career.

1988: Inaugural Inductee of New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame

In 1988, Archie Manning was an inaugural inductee of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to the team.

1989: Induction into Various Halls of Fame

In 1989, Archie Manning was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and honored as the inaugural inductee into the Gator Bowl Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to college football and the Gator Bowl.

1989: Inducted to College Football Hall of Fame

In 1989, Archie Manning was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his achievements in college football.

1991: Induction into M-Club Hall of Fame

In 1991, Archie Manning was inducted into the M-Club Hall of Fame.

1998: Inducted into Sigma Nu Hall of Fame

In 1998, Archie Manning was inducted into the Sigma Nu fraternity Hall of Fame, recognizing his involvement with the fraternity during his time at Ole Miss.

2007: Silver Buffalo Award

In 2007, Archie Manning was awarded the Silver Buffalo Award by the Boy Scouts of America for his service to youth on a national basis.

2008: Eli Manning Wins Super Bowl XLII

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

2012: Eli Manning Wins Super Bowl XLVI

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

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.

October 2013: Selection to College Football Playoff Committee

In October 2013, Archie Manning was selected as one of the inaugural members of The College Football Playoff Selection Committee, recognizing his expertise in college football.