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4 unusual facts about Archie Manning


Cooper Manning

Cooper Manning was born to Archie Manning and Olivia Manning in 1974 as their first child.

Cooper Manning (born 1974) is the eldest son of former professional football player Archie Manning and the brother of current professional football players Peyton Manning and Eli Manning.

Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium

The playing surface is named Manning Field after the Manning family because Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and Archie Manning hold the Manning Passing Academy football camp at the facility.

Vinnie Tortorich

He also worked at Newman High School in New Orleans as a physical education teacher where Archie Manning's sons attended.


1980 New Orleans Saints season

Playing the San Francisco 49ers in Candlestick Park, the Saints charged out to a 35–7 lead at halftime, led by three touchdown passes from Archie Manning and a pair of one-yard touchdown runs from Jack Holmes.


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