Archie Manning is a man people look to for leadership - both on and off the
field. From his standout career as a college quarterback for Ole Miss to his 12
years at the helm of the New Orleans Saints to his current activities for
charities and community groups, Archie Manning has been recognized as an
ambassador of goodwill and inspiration to achievers.
Archie Manning knows firsthand that it doesn't take a professional sports
championship to make a man into a champion. Sports, like life, is about doing
your best in order to achieve success.
Manning is considered one of the sport's best quarterbacks. Since his
retirement, he has made it a point to turn his celebrity into a successful
career in the community. The New Orleans resident is Chairman of the Archie
Manning Cystic Fibrosis Golf Tournament, former Honorary Head Coach of the
Louisiana Special Olympics and serves on the board of the United Way Speaker's
Bureau. It's not hard to see why Archie Manning was named the Most Popular
Saint in franchise history. Despite playing for a perennial non-contender,
Manning was chosen to participate in two Pro Bowls and was voted the league's
Most Valuable Player in 1978.
Before going pro in 1971, the Mississippi native earned a scholarship to the
University of Mississippi where he became an All-American quarterback. After a
dozen years with the Saints, he played for Houston and Minnesota. Today,
Manning is a commentator for radio and television stations in New Orleans.
He still enjoys football - especially on Sundays when you can find him with a
divided screen, watching his sons Peyton, 2006 Superbowl MVP quarterback for
the World Champion Indianapolis Colts, and Eli, quarterback for the New York
Giants, follow in his footsteps.
Archie shares his stories on how to succeed in football, business and life with
warmth, humor and candor. He'll leave your group encouraged, laughing,
motivated and ready to succeed!
