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Manning family

Get ready to meet a family of football superstars who have been amazing fans for years!

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Soccer - Army Youth Sports and Fitness - CYSS - Camp Humphreys, South Korea - 111001

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Soccer - Army Youth Sports and Fitness - CYSS - Camp Humphreys, South Korea - 111001
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USO Fitness Games - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 6 October 2012
Airman returns from Afghanistan, surprises family at Braves game [Image 3 of 19]
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ESPN Armed Forces Classic - Game Day - U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea - 9 Nov. 2013
My late sister Lisa Jo Lane, late mom Dee Lane, brother Ward Lane, eating a flaming cake for Christmas / New Years in Anchorage, Alaska with mom's award winning Russian samovar in the background, December 1971
Soccer - Army Youth Sports and Fitness - CYSS - Camp Humphreys, South Korea - 111001
Soccer - Army Youth Sports and Fitness - CYSS - Camp Humphreys, South Korea - 111001
Soccer - Army Youth Sports and Fitness - CYSS - Camp Humphreys, South Korea - 111001
Soccer - Army Youth Sports and Fitness - CYSS - Camp Humphreys, South Korea - 111001

Key Facts

Family Sport
The Manning family is famous for playing American football, especially as quarterbacks.
First NFL Star
Archie Manning was the first Manning to play in the National Football League (NFL).
Super Bowl Wins
Members of the Manning family have won the Super Bowl four times.
Three Generations
Three generations of Mannings have played quarterback in major college football leagues.

The Football Family Tree!

Imagine a family where almost everyone loves playing football! That's the Manning family. They are super famous because so many of them have been amazing quarterbacks, the players who throw the ball to score points.

Their dad, Archie, was the first one to play in a big professional league called the NFL. Now, his kids and grandkids are following in his footsteps, making them a real football dynasty!

Where Did This Football Magic Start?

It all began with Archie Manning, who grew up in Mississippi. He became a star player and spent most of his career with the New Orleans Saints. He loved playing so much that his sons, Peyton and Eli, also became incredible football players.

They played college football, which is like a super-competitive version for students, and then went on to play in the NFL too. It’s like a family tradition of throwing touchdowns!

Superstar Stats and Shiny Trophies!

The Mannings have won SO many awards, it's hard to count! They've been chosen for the Pro Bowl, which is like an all-star game, many, many times. They've also won MVP awards, which means they were the best players in the league!

And the biggest prize of all? They've played in the Super Bowl, the championship game, six times and won it four times! They even have trophies for being the best college players.

More Mannings on the Field!

The football fun doesn't stop with Peyton and Eli! Archie's grandson, named Arch Manning, is now playing college football too. He's the third generation of Mannings to play quarterback in a big college league. He plays for the Texas Longhorns, and it's super exciting to see him make his own mark. This family just keeps on scoring touchdowns and making fans cheer!

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