Former Rebels QB Eli Manning Inducted in Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame

The former Rebels signal-caller was inducted during a ceremony that took place on Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Former Ole Miss Rebels and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning was honored on Thursday with induction into the Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Per the Cotton Bowl Classic website:

The honorees in the 13th Hall of Fame class include former Florida State defensive back Terrell Buckley, Texas A&M quarterback Edd Hargett, Auburn linebacker Will Herring, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, Past CBAA Chairman Fred McClure, Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel, and Missouri tailback Tony Temple.

These seven honorees will add their names to a group that has grown to 85 men and women who have left an indelible mark on the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, one of America’s original bowl games.

“There is nothing quite like our Hall of Fame celebration,” said Dave Brown, Chair, Cotton Bowl Athletic Association. “It is a special time where we have a chance to relive great moments from the past and honor those truly exceptional people who have built our game’s traditions. Anyone who loves college football should make plans to join us for this memorable celebration in May. It’s going to be a fun day for everyone.”

Manning played in the 2004 Cotton Bowl Classic leading Ole Miss to a 31-28 win over Oklahoma State. He passed for 259 yards and two touchdowns with one interception.

In four seasons with the Rebels from 2000 through 2003, Manning passed for 10,119 yards and 81 touchdowns while completing 829 of 1,363 passes and 35 interceptions.

Manning set or tied 47 school records and became the highest NFL Draft pick in Ole Miss history, beating his father, Archie, by one pick.

Eli is just one of four Rebels with retired jerseys by the football program, along with Archie, Chucky Mullins, and Ben Williams.

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