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Archie Manning

The 1971 second overall pick who quarterbacked the Saints for 12 seasons.

Elisha Archibald "Archie" Manning III (born May 19, 1949) is an American former quarterback who played 14 NFL seasons, the first 12 of them with the New Orleans Saints after they drafted him second overall in 1971. At Ole Miss he was SEC Player of the Year and won the Walter Camp Memorial Trophy in 1969. He made two Pro Bowls with the Saints and finished his career with the Houston Oilers and Minnesota Vikings. He is the father of NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning.

Quick Facts

Number: 8, 4
Position: Quarterback
Born: 19 May 1949
Birthplace: Drew, Mississippi, U.S.
High school: Drew
College: Ole Miss (1968–1970)
Draft year: 1971
Draft round: 1

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