Archie Manning: Ole Miss football legend through the years: Father of Eli, Peyton, grandfather of Arch

Archie Manning takes time to talk to IndyStar’s Dana Benbow during a promotional visit to St. Vincent Neighborhood Hospital in Noblesville, Ind., on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. Manning was born in Drew, Miss., in 1949. His No.18 was the first of only four Ole Miss Jersey’s ever retired and he was drafted second overall in the 1971 NFL draft. He played most of his 14 years in the NFL with the Saints and twice made the Pro Bowl. He’s received many accolades and is well known for his philanthropic work. Manning was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 1989.Sep 26,1970; Oxford, MS, USA FILE PHOTO; Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Archie Manning (18) on the bench against the Kentucky Wildcats at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Malcolm Emmons-USA TODAY SportsFeb 17, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard Jaylen Murray (5) shakes hands with former NFL quarterback Archie Manning after defeating the Missouri Tigers at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Mandatory Credit:Unknown date & location, USA; FILE PHOTO; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Archie Manning (18) on the sideline. Mandatory Credit: Malcolmquarterback Archie Manning and his wife Olivia Manning watch during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss. Former NFL quarterback Archie Manning presents his son Tennessee Volunteers former quarterback Peyton Manning the College Hall of Fame award during halftime of the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Georgia Bulldogs at Neyland Stadium on Sep 30, 2017 in Knoxville, TN, USA.Nov 12, 1972; Atlanta, GA, USA; FILE PHOTO; New Orleans Saints quarterback (8) Archie Manning on the sidelines against the Atlanta Falcons at Fulton County Stadium. The Falcons defeated the Saints 36-20. Mandatory Credit:Dec 3, 2022; Atlanta, GA, USA; (L to R) Former NFL quarterbacks Eli Manning, Archie Manning, and Peyton Manning pose with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey (2nd Left) prior to the SEC Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.