One of the most iconic figures in Ole Miss and collegiate football history, Rebel legend Archie Manning will be further immortalized with a statue outside of Vaught Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, the Ole Miss Athletics Department announced on Monday. In conjunction with sculptor Dr. Kim Sessums, Ole Miss Athletics will erect a statue south of the football stadium and north of the Olivia and Archie Manning Athletics Performance Center, all surrounded by campus roads with speed signs honoring Archie and Eli Manning. “His legacy as an Ole Miss Rebel, a leader, and a role model inspired generations of student-athletes, alumni, and fans. A native of Drew, Mississippi, Manning attended Ole Miss where he was the starting quarterback for three seasons. He was the first Ole Miss player to have his number (18) retired.