Archie Manning

Archie Manning
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Manning in 2017
No. 8, 4
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1949-05-19) May 19, 1949 (age 75)
Drew, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Drew
College:Ole Miss (1968–1970)
NFL draft:1971 / round: 1 / pick: 2
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts:3,642
Passing completions:2,011
Completion percentage:55.2%
TDINT:125–173
Passing yards:23,911
Passer rating:67.1
Rushing yards:2,197
Rushing touchdowns:18
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Elisha Archibald Manning III (born May 19, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New Orleans Saints from 1971 to 1982. He also had brief stints with the Houston Oilers and the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Manning is the patriarch of the Manning football dynasty, having preceded sons Peyton and Eli as a successful NFL quarterback.