Childhood and Education Journey of Peyton Manning in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Peyton Manning, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Peyton Manning, nicknamed "the Sheriff", is a retired American football quarterback renowned as one of the NFL's all-time greats. He played for 18 seasons, primarily with the Indianapolis Colts (14 seasons) and later the Denver Broncos (4 seasons). Part of the Manning football family, he's the son of Archie Manning and brother of Eli Manning. His college career at the University of Tennessee saw him win multiple awards and the 1997 SEC Championship.

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March 24, 1976: Peyton Manning Born

On March 24, 1976, Peyton Williams Manning was born. He later became a professional football quarterback for 18 seasons in the NFL.

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1993: National Player of the Year

In 1993, Peyton Manning was named Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player-of-the-Year and Columbus (Ohio) Touchdown Club National Offensive Player-of-the-Year during his time at Isidore Newman School.

1994: First Collegiate Season

In 1994, during his first collegiate season, Peyton Manning completed 89 of 144 passes for 1,141 yards, 11 touchdowns, and six interceptions, also securing a 45-23 victory over Virginia Tech in the Gator Bowl.

1995: Sophomore Season at Tennessee

In 1995, Peyton Manning completed his sophomore season at Tennessee with 244 of 380 for 2,954 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and four interceptions, leading the Vols to a 20-14 victory over Ohio State in the Citrus Bowl and ending the season ranked third.

1996: Junior Season at Tennessee

In 1996, Peyton Manning completed his junior season at Tennessee with 3,287 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, also winning the MVP award at the Citrus Bowl in the 48-28 win over Northwestern; he also completed his degree in speech communication and announced he would stay at Tennessee for his senior year.

1997: Senior Year Awards

In 1997, during his senior year, Peyton Manning won numerous awards including the Maxwell Award, Davey O'Brien Award, Johnny Unitas Award, and Best College Player ESPY award. He also finished as the runner-up in the Heisman Trophy voting.

2000: Co-Authored 'Manning: A Father, His Sons, and a Football Legacy'

In 2000, Peyton Manning, along with his father Archie, co-authored the book 'Manning: A Father, His Sons, and a Football Legacy'.

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2001: Marriage to Ashley

In 2001, Peyton Manning married his wife, Ashley, in Memphis on St. Patrick's Day.

2002: Defamation Lawsuit

In 2002, Jamie Ann Naughright filed a defamation lawsuit against Peyton Manning and others, claiming defamation in a book he co-wrote. The lawsuit was later settled after a court ruling.

2003: Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit

In 2003, Peyton Manning reached an undisclosed settlement in a defamation lawsuit filed by Jamie Ann Naughright, resulting in a court order preventing them from discussing the settlement or each other.

March 24, 2007: Hosts Saturday Night Live

On March 24, 2007, Manning hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live (season 32, episode 16) for his 31st birthday. The episode earned the show's highest household rating in more than 10 months in the metered markets.

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May 27, 2007: Waves green flag at Indianapolis 500

On May 27, 2007, Manning waved the green flag to begin the 91st Indianapolis 500.

July 14, 2008: Knee Surgery

On July 14, 2008, Peyton Manning underwent surgery to remove an infected bursa sac in his left knee. He missed all preseason games and most of training camp.

2008: Saturday Night Live Appearance

In 2008, Manning appeared on SNL again.

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2009: Origin of "The Sheriff" Nickname

During a Monday Night Football broadcast in 2009, analyst Jon Gruden described Manning's ability to use audibles at the line of scrimmage on the road, leading to his nickname, 'The Sheriff'.

2009: Guest voices on The Simpsons

In 2009, Manning guest voiced (with his brothers Eli and Cooper) on an episode of The Simpsons called "O Brother, Where Bart Thou?" in which Bart dreams of having a baby brother and sees famous brothers.

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March 31, 2011: Birth of Twins

On March 31, 2011, Peyton and Ashley Manning welcomed twins: a son, Marshall Williams, and a daughter, Mosley Thompson.

2011: Sidelined by Neck Surgery

In 2011, Peyton Manning was sidelined for the entire season due to neck surgery, leading to his eventual release by the Colts.

October 26, 2012: Bought Papa John's Pizza Stores

On October 26, 2012, Peyton Manning bought 21 Papa John's Pizza stores in Colorado.

2012: Signed with the Broncos

In 2012, Peyton Manning signed with the Denver Broncos, beginning a new chapter in his NFL career.

2012: Memory of Specific Play

In 2012, Peyton Manning was able to precisely recall the details and timing of a specific play that he used at Tennessee 16 years earlier, showcasing his exceptional memory and understanding of the game.

August 28, 2014: Manning Fined for Taunting

On August 28, 2014, Peyton Manning was fined $8,268 for taunting D. J. Swearinger during a preseason game against the Houston Texans.

2015: Saturday Night Live Appearance

In 2015, Manning appeared on the Saturday Night Live 40th Anniversary Special.

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2016: Contributed to Jeb Bush's Campaign

During the 2016 presidential race, Peyton Manning contributed to the campaign of Jeb Bush, showcasing his involvement in political activities.

July 12, 2017: Hosts the ESPY Awards

On July 12, 2017, Manning hosted the 2017 ESPY Awards.

2017: Voices Guapo in Ferdinand

In 2017, Manning voiced Guapo in the movie Ferdinand.

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February 2018: Sold Papa John's Pizza Stores

In February 2018, Peyton Manning sold his shares of the Papa John's Pizza stores he owned in Colorado.

February 18, 2018: Drives pace car at Daytona 500

On February 18, 2018, Manning drove the pace car during the 2018 Daytona 500. Before the race, he made a guest appearance on Fox NASCAR's pre-race show alongside Alex Bowman.