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Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning is a former American football quarterback who played 18 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Peyton Manning is a former NFL quarterback who played 18 seasons, primarily with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history.

Early life and college career

Manning was born in New Orleans and played college football at the University of Tennessee. He became one of the most highly regarded quarterbacks in college football before entering the NFL.

NFL career

He was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1998 and became the team’s starting quarterback for more than a decade. After joining the Denver Broncos in 2012, he led them to another Super Bowl title before retiring in 2016.

Accolades and legacy

Manning won five NFL MVP awards, more than any other player. At retirement he held major career passing records, including yards and touchdown passes, and earned 14 Pro Bowl selections. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.

In short

  • Won two Super Bowls (XLI and 50).
  • Record five NFL Most Valuable Player awards.
  • First overall pick in the 1998 NFL draft.
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.
Canadian angle

Manning has been a major figure in North American professional football, a sport with a substantial Canadian audience through NFL coverage and related media.

Quick questions

Who is Peyton Manning?
He is a former NFL quarterback who played for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos and is considered one of the greatest players in league history.
Which teams did Peyton Manning play for?
He played for the Indianapolis Colts from 1998 to 2011 and the Denver Broncos from 2012 to 2015.
How many Super Bowls did Peyton Manning win?
He won two Super Bowls, one with the Colts and one with the Broncos.

Sources

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Peyton-Manning
    Supports: Birth date and place, NFL career, Super Bowl wins, retirement, career totals, Hall of Fame induction.
  2. Pro Football Hall of Fame — https://www.profootballhof.com/players/peyton-manning
    Supports: Draft position, career teams, records, awards, Pro Bowl selections, Hall of Fame induction.
  3. Biography.com — https://www.biography.com/athletes/peyton-manning
    Supports: Family background, MVP awards, Super Bowl championships, retirement.
  4. CNN — https://www.cnn.com/us/peyton-manning-fast-facts
    Supports: Birth details, spouse and children, education, Pro Bowl appearances, MVP awards.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/1428/peyton-manning
    Supports: Birthdate, college, draft information, birthplace.