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Peyton Manning Biography

(One of the Greatest Quarterbacks of All Time)

Birthday: March 24, 1976 (Aries)

Born In: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Peyton Williams Manning is an American football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). Before that he had a successful run with the Indianapolis Colts for fourteen seasons. He started out by playing college football for the University of Tennessee and later the Indianapolis Colts selected him to play for their team. Although he suffered from minor setbacks in his rookie year but over the next 13 years, Manning became unquestionably the game's best quarterback and the face of a high-powered Colts team that regularly contended for the NFL's top record. In 2011, he underwent neck surgery to lessen the neck pain and arm weakness before signing a five-year, $90 million contract extension with the Colts but he did not play for the whole season since his condition did not allow it and in the following year the Colts released him, and the Broncos singed him on. Before the 2013 season had even finished, the ‘Sports Illustration’ named him their Sportsman of the Year. Manning is also a writer and authored and co-authored two books with his father, former NFL quarterback Archie Manning, and elder brother of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

Birthday: March 24, 1976 (Aries)

Born In: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Peyton Williams Manning

Age: 48 Years, 48 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Ashley Thompson (m. 2001)

father: Archie Manning

mother: Olivia Williams

siblings: Cooper Manning, Eli Manning

children: Marshall Williams Manning, Mosley Thompson Manning

Born Country: United States

American Football Players American Men

Height: 6'5" (196 cm), 6'5" Males

Notable Alumni: University Of Tennessee

U.S. State: Louisiana

City: New Orleans, Louisiana

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education: University Of Tennessee

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You wanted to know

  • 1

    What teams did Peyton Manning play for in the NFL?

    Manning played for the Indianapolis Colts from 1998 to 2011, and then for the Denver Broncos from 2012 to 2015.
  • 2

    How many Super Bowl championships did Peyton Manning win?

    Peyton Manning won two Super Bowl championships during his NFL career, one with the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI and one with the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50.
  • 3

    What is Peyton Manning's record for most passing yards in a single season?

    Peyton Manning set the record for the most passing yards in a single season with 5,477 yards in 2013 while playing for the Denver Broncos.
  • 4

    What is Peyton Manning's career touchdown pass record?

    Peyton Manning holds the record for the most career touchdown passes in NFL history with 539 touchdown passes over his illustrious career.
  • 5

    What is Peyton Manning's connection to the University of Tennessee?

    Peyton Manning played college football at the University of Tennessee, where he was a star quarterback before being selected as the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.

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Childhood & Early Life
Peyton Manning was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Olivia Williams and Archie Manning. His father is a former NFL quarterback.
He attended the Isidore Newman High School and there he was a part of their football team. He later enrolled himself at the University of Tennessee and his career with football continued there as well.
In his 4 year football career at the University, Manning passed for 11,201 yards, registered 863 completions, and connected for 89 touchdowns. He was so deep into the game that he used to watch game films to study his opponents.
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Career
In 1998, in the National Football League draft, the Indianapolis Colts picked up Manning. This was the franchise that was going through an elongated phase of hard luck and high losses and they selected Manning to save the team.
His rookie year was a mix of phases of brilliance and struggle as he faced some unexpected growing pains. Still, he managed to throw an NFL-leading 28 interceptions for a team that struggled to a 3-13 finish.
But the early struggles led to future success - over the next 13 years, Manning became unquestionably the game's best quarterback and the face of a high-powered Colts team that regularly contended for the NFL's top record.
Manning won his first MVP award in 2003, and later earned the same award three more times (2004, 2008 and 2009). This made him the first NFL player ever to achieve that merit.
He is the fastest player to pass for 50,000 career yards and 4,000 completions, in spite of the fact that for the first 10 years of his career, Manning was undermined by insinuations that he will never win a big game.
In 2007, he hushed all the criticism by overthrowing his longtime rivals, the New England Patriots and quarterback Tom Brady, in the AFC title game, and then went on to smash the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI.
The Colts signed Manning to a 5 year in 2011, $90 million contract after discussions in which he made it clear that he did not need to be the highest-paid player in the NFL.
The Colts released Manning in 2012 and he signed on with Denver Broncos. The same year he made his first appearance as a Bronco in a preseason game against the Chicago Bears.
In 2013, Manning broke the record for most touchdown passes in the first three games of a season after throwing 12 and he finished the regular season with 55 touchdown passes, in addition to throwing for a league record 5,477 yards.
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Awards & Achievements
The most prominent achievement of Manning’s football career is considered to be his role as a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, for fourteen years from 1998 to 2011. He was released by Colts in 2012 and joined Denver Broncos.
Manning has earned many awards like: AFC Offensive Player of the Year (seven times), NFL All-Rookie First Team, Fedex Express Player of the Year, Super Bowl MVP, Best Championship Performance ESPY and NFL Comeback Player of the Year, etc.
Personal Life & Legacy
Manning married Ashley Manning, his longtime girlfriend, in 2001 in Memphis. The couple has two children together, twins Marshall Williams and Mosley Thompson.
In 2011, doctors performed a spinal fusion on Manning to repair a damaged nerve in his neck that had caused his throwing arm to weaken. It affected his career
Facts About Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning once appeared as a guest star on the popular TV show "Modern Family," showcasing his sense of humor and acting skills.
Manning holds the record for the most career touchdown passes in NFL history, demonstrating his exceptional talent and skill as a quarterback.
Peyton Manning is known for his philanthropic efforts, including his work with the PeyBack Foundation, which aims to help children in need.
Manning has a reputation for his meticulous preparation and attention to detail, often studying game film extensively to outsmart opponents.
Despite his competitive nature on the field, off the field Manning is known for his friendly and approachable demeanor, making him a fan favorite.

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