Manning family

Archie Manning and his son Peyton

The Mannings are an American family from Mississippi, but residing in Louisiana, who gained fame via numerous members playing football (specifically the position of quarterback) and are considered to be a dynasty within the sport.^[1]

Three members had successful collegiate careers playing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), specifically in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) - including two College Football Hall of Fame inductions - and then going on to play professionally in the National Football League (NFL), where they collectively achieved 20 Pro Bowl selections, seven first-team All-Pro selections, five NFL MVP awards, six Super Bowl appearances, four Super Bowl wins, three Super Bowl MVP awards, five ESPY Awards, and one Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.

History[]

First generation

• Archie played collegiately for Ole Miss, and professionally for the New Orleans Saints, Houston Oilers, and the Minnesota Vikings. He is a two-time Pro Bowl selection, a first team All-American, and an inductee in the College Football Hall of Fame.^[2]

Second generation

Archie's three sons have played football to varying degrees:

Eli Manning - standing directly behind the Lombardi Trophy - making a speech at the rally celebrating the Giants winning Super Bowl XLII. Combined, Eli and older brother Peyton have won four Super Bowls (two each).

• Cooper played football in high school and committed to play at his father's alma mater of Ole Miss, but was forced to stop playing after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis while still in high school.^[3]

• Peyton played collegiately for Tennessee - where he was a Consensus All-American - and professionally for the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos, making two Super Bowl appearances with each team and winning one Super Bowl with each team. He is also a five-time NFL MVP, MVP of Super Bowl XLI, a 14-time Pro Bowl selection, an inductee in both the College Football and Pro Football Hall of Fame, and also has five ESPY Awards (three for Best NFL Player, one for Best Championship Performance, and one for Best Team with the Colts in 2007).^[4]

• Eli played collegiately at Ole Miss, and professionally for the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowls (along with two Super Bowl MVPs), and being a four-time Pro Bowl selection.^[5]

Third generation

• Arch - the oldest son of Cooper - is a high school quarterback, and is considered a top college prospect for the class of 2023.^[6]

Manning family tree[]

Archie (born 1949)

• • Cooper (born 1974)
    • May (born 2002)
    • Arch (born 2005)
    • Heid (born 2006)
  • Peyton (born 1976)
    • Marshall (born 2011)
    • Mosley (born 2011)
  • Eli (born 1981)
    • Ava (born 2011)
    • Lucy (born 2013)
    • Caroline (born 2015)
    • Charles (born 2019)

References[]

1. ^ All eyes on Arch Manning to extend family's QB dynasty - SI.com (Sports Illustrated)
2. ^ "Archie Manning Stats Summary | NFL.com". www.nfl.com. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
3. ^ "The other Manning brother lives a life without regret - USATODAY.com". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
4. ^ "Peyton Manning Stats Summary | NFL.com". www.nfl.com. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
5. ^ "Eli Manning Stats Summary | NFL.com". www.nfl.com. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
6. ^ "Arch Manning, Isidore Newman, Pro-Style Quarterback". 247Sports. Retrieved 2020-10-20.

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