• Peyton Manning is the quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts team of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Colts in 1998 and has been the starting quarterback ever since.

  Manning is known for his ability to read defenses, call audibleshttp://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/colts/2006-09-13-sw-peyton-manning_x.htm, and being one of the most durable quarterbacks in the leaguehttp://www.jockbio.com/Bios/Manning/Manning_bio.html

  He is also one of the most marketable athletes with endorsements for DirectTV, MasterCard, Reebok, Gatorade and others.http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/46896 Most recently he has been seen in humorous television commercials for Kraft and Sony

• 1. Full name: Peyton Williams Manning
  2. Born: March 24, 1976
  3. Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
  4. Height: 6'5"
  5. Weight: 230 lbs
  6. Position: Quarterback
  7. College: University of Tennessee
  8. Throws: Right
  9. Rookie year: 1998
  10. NFL MVP in 2003, 2004 and 2008
  11. 2007: Super Bowl MVP
  12. Son of Archie Manning
  13. Older brother of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

• A Family Affair

  Manning's father, Archie Manning played 14 seasons as a NFL quarterback from 1971-1984. When Manning was in high school he played baseball and basketball before deciding he wanted to flay football. His father was supportive of the decision, helping him refine his throwing skills.

  On December 16, 2008, Manning and his brother Eli Manning became the first quarterback playing brothers to be selected to the NFL Pro Bowl in the same year. Peyton makes his ninth appearance in the Pro Bowl.ESPN.com: Mannings first QB playing brothers to make same Pro Bowl (December 16, 2008)

• College Years

  Manning attended and played for the University of Tennessee, where he led the team to a 1997 National Championship. Over his four years with the Vols, he set a SEC Conference record for the most wins, was selected All-American and given the Best College Player ESPY Award.

• NFL Years

  Manning was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts first overall in the 1998 NFL Draft. He set a total of five NFL records for a rookie his first season, passing for 3,739 total yards and scoring 26 touchdowns. The following season he earned his first of eight Pro Bowl selections.

  On December 28, 2008, Manning posted his ninth-consecutive 4,000-yard season, which extended his own NFL record.ESPN.com: Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning Posts Ninth 4,000-yard Season

• Super Bowl Victory

  After several highly successful seasons with the Colts, Manning played in his first Super Bowl in 2007. Manning helped the Colts win Super Bowl XLI over the Chicago Bears 29–17. Manning was also selected for the Super Bowl MVP.

• MVP Awards

  On January 2, 2009, Peyton Manning was named the NFL Most Valuable player. It is his third time winning the prestigious award. He joins Brett Favre as the only players to win three times. Manning had previously won the award in 2003 and 2004. Manning stated, "It's been the most rewarding regular season that I've been a part of in my 11 years, and I have to believe a lot of the other players and even coaches might feel the same way."ESPN.com: Manning joins Favre as 3-time MVP (January 2, 2009)

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