He comes from a family that has seen Archie (grandfather), Peyton and Eli (uncles) Manning have illustrious careers in college and the National Football League. The Union-Tribune reported that the Manning camp didn't want Eli's career to end up like Archie's. Archie Manning was a two-time Pro-Bowler as the quarterback of the New Orleans Saints' himself, but his legacy is starting one of the most successful families in the history of the sport. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Archie Manning, legendary football and baseball player at Ole Miss, noted humanitarian and father of two Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks, has been named recipient of the Michael L. Slive Distinguished Service Award, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Thursday. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account.

Site Last Updated: Friday, July 3, 8:03AM Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? These days, Archie is most commonly known for being the father of two future National Football League Hall of Famers. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter. Sons Eli and Peyton Manning, both former NFL Super Bowl MVP’s, along with their brother, Cooper, are the three children of Manning and his wife, Olivia. Archie Manning still basking in sons' success, eager for more ... "Poor mom's been to more football, basketball and baseball games than any woman deserves to go to," Eli said. Are you a Stathead, too? The elder Manning spent 11 years in New Orleans and never had a winning record with the team. He was also drafted on four different occasions by major league baseball. This Week in Sports Reference in 2019, is the son of Cooper Manning. Archie Manning says grandson Arch Manning is already 'ahead' of where Peyton and Eli were in high school Arch Manning is a freshman at the Isidore Newman School in New Orleans The 2023 prospect, who completed his freshman season starting at quarterback for Isidore Newman School (New Orleans, La.)