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Archie Manning to receive statue at Ole Miss campus

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:50 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Archie Manning to receive statue at Ole Miss campus

Summary

Archie Manning, a legendary figure in Ole Miss football history, will be honored with a statue at the Manning Center. An Ole Miss spokesperson confirmed this news on August 8. Manning, who was a standout quarterback from 1968 to 1970, holds several school records and was a 1989 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame. He is also the father of NFL stars Peyton and Eli Manning, with his grandson Arch currently playing quarterback at Texas. More details regarding the statue's unveiling are expected in the coming days.

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•Archie Manning to be honored with a statue outside the Manning Center.
•Manning played for Ole Miss from 1968 to 1970 and set school records.
•He is a College Football Hall of Fame inductee from 1989.
•Statue details will be released in the coming days.
•Arch's grandson, Arch Manning, is currently a quarterback at Texas.

Latest Updates

6:44 PMCBS Sports — Ole Miss to honor Archie Manning with statue outside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Ole Miss football legend Archie Manning will get statue on campus

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