Peyton Manning, nicknamed “The Sheriff,” is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL).
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Peyton Manning, the modern-day superstar, is the son of former American football quarterback Archie Manning and Olivia Williams, who gave birth to him in 1976. He has two brothers, Cooper Manning, an investor in a New Orleans energy investment firm, and Eli Manning, a New York Giants quarterback. He attended Louisiana’s Isidore Newman School before enrolling at the University of Tennessee.
Peyton Manning’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Peyton Manning was born on March 24, 1976, and will be 46 years old on September 27, 2022. His height is 1.96 meters and his weight is 104 kilograms.
Peyton Manning’s Profession & Career
Manning’s football career began when he was still a student at Isadore Newman School. For his prowess in the game, he was crowned champion and player of the year, and he became the most sought-after high school athlete, with roughly 50 universities recruiting him.
During his college career with the University of Tennessee Volunteers, he became the all-time most passer and won 39 of 45 games, breaking the SEC career win record. He has been inducted into the Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, and even the College Football Hall of Fame as a result of his stellar college career.
Manning’s professional career began in 1998 when he was selected first overall in the NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, where he spent 14 seasons. He later joined the Denver Broncos for the final four seasons of his career, retiring on March 7, 2016.
Payton is regarded as the best throwing quarterback of all time, having set records for touchdown passes and passing yards. He is also the first player in NFL history to have appeared in four Super Bowls.
Achievements and Awards
Peyton Manning has received dozens of awards and achievements, including three Bert Bell Awards (2003, 2004, 2013), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2012), three NFL passing yards leaders (2000, 2003, 2013), four NFL passing touchdown leaders (2000, 2004, 2006, 2013), induction into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor, and the ESPY Icon Award.
Peyton Manning’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
He married Ashley in 2001, and the couple has twin daughters and sons, all born in 2011. He is a Christian and an author in addition to his football career. Peyton and his father co-wrote the book “Manning: A Father, His Sons, and a Football Legacy.” He is also the founder of the ‘Payback Foundation,’ which helps poor children.
Peyton Manning’s Salary and Net Worth
Peyton Manning is expected to have a net worth of $230 million as of September 2022. Manning gained money through football when he joined the Colts and received an $11 million signing bonus on a contract worth about $48 million. A contract extension was now worth $99 million, and he received a signing bonus of $26 million.
After joining the Broncos, it is estimated that he earned roughly $40 million during his tenure there. Peyton Manning’s net worth has also been bolstered by the $12 million he has earned from endorsement deals with businesses such as Sony, Gatorade, MasterCard, Reebok, Direct Tv, and others.
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Peyton Manning |
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Real Name | Peyton Williams Manning |
Gender | Male |
Age | 46 years old |
Birth Date | 24 March 1976 |
Birth Place | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.96 m |
Weight | 104 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Ashley Thompson (m. 2001) |
Children | Yes (Marshall Williams Manning, Mosley Thompson Manning) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Football quarterback |
Net Worth | $230 million |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |