Manning family

The Mannings are an American family who have gained fame via numerous family members playing American football (specifically the position of quarterback) and are considered to be a dynasty within the sport. Archie Manning from Mississippi was the first Manning to play in the National Football League (NFL), spending the majority of his career playing for the New Orleans Saints based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Manning family has since resided in Louisiana.^[1][2]

Three members of the Manning Family–Archie, Peyton, and Eli–have had successful collegiate and professional football careers playing collegiately in the

• All-American, and an inductee in the College Football Hall of Fame.^[5]

• Cooper played football in high school as a wide receiver 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.^[6]
• Outstanding Team with the Colts in 2007).^[7]
• Eli played collegiately at Ole Miss and professionally for the New York Giants, winning two Super Bowls (along with two Super Bowl MVPs), and is a four-time Pro Bowl selection.^[8]

Third generation

• Arch, the oldest son of Cooper, is a collegiate QB for the Texas Longhorns.^[9]

Manning family tree

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