As 1998 rolled
around, Manning became a candidate for the NFL draft. The Indianapolis Colts
welcomed Peyton Manning as their first pick in the draft and, as they say, the
rest is history. Today, Peyton Manning is the quarterback for the Indianapolis
Colts where he has remained since his rookie season in the NFL. On October 29,
2005, Manning's #16 University of Tennessee player number was retired as he Donald Driver Jersey,
his mom, dad and wife were on hand along with a capacity crowd prior to the University
of Tennessee Volunteers game against the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Everyone at Disneyland Stadium watched as Manning's number was unveiled in the end zone. From
1994 to 1997, Peyote Manning played at the University of Tennessee where he
broke nearly every passing record and led the team to 39 victories. Prior to
the game, Clayton's PeyBack Foundation held a fundraiser, which raised over
$12,000.00 to be used for funding grants and events involving disadvantaged
youth in Knoxville.
On Friday,
February 3, 2006, Peyton Manning was recognized as the Walter Payton NFL Man of
the Year. This award was named in recognition of the legendary Chicago Bears
running back, Walter Payton, who passed away in 1999. This award is the only
one in the league to recognize a player's off-the-field community service in
addition to his playing excellence. Connie Payton, the wife of Walter Payton,
proudly presented the award. Fans around the nation celebrate Manning's
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