Retired Ole Miss Rebels Footall Jersey Numbers
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Honored Player
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18
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Archie Manning The elder Manning had a sensational career at Ole Miss while throwing for 4,753 yards and 56 TD's during his three seasons (1968-70). Archie also rushed for 823 yards. Manning was All-SEC in 1969 and 1970 and he finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting after his junior year and third after his senior season. Manning was the second overall selection in the 1971 NFL Draft and played most of his pro career with the New Orleans Saints.
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38
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Chucky Mullins: This Rebel hero was paralyzed in an October 28, 1989 game against Vanderbilt. Despite the horrific injury, Mullins returned to school to pursue his degree the following year. However complications from his injury caused Mullins to die in 1991. Each season, the Ole Miss winner of the "Chucky Mullins Memorial Courage Award" wears a patch in his honor.
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