Lasting Legacy of Peyton Manning: A Look at the Influence on History

A closer look at the lasting mark left by Peyton Manning—a timeline of influence.

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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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Legacy & Impact

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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2005: Number Retired by Tennessee

In 2005, the University of Tennessee retired Peyton Manning's number (16), and a street leading to Neyland Stadium was renamed Peyton Manning Pass.

September 2007: St. Vincent Hospital renames children's hospital

In September 2007, St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis renamed its children's hospital to Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent due to Manning and his wife's donation.

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'.

2013: Greatest Passing Season Ranking

In 2013, Manning's 2004 season was voted the second greatest passing season of all time by ESPN.

2014: Ranked Best Player in NFL Top 100

In 2014, Peyton Manning was ranked as the best player in the league by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2015: Ranked Fifth Best Player in NFL Top 100

In 2015, Peyton Manning was ranked as the fifth best player by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2016: Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame Induction

In 2016, Peyton Manning was inducted into the Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame and named the 2016 Tennessean of the Year by the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.

October 7, 2017: Colts Unveil Manning Statue and Retire Jersey

On October 7, 2017, the Colts unveiled a bronze statue of Peyton Manning outside Lucas Oil Stadium. Manning was also inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor and was the first player to have his jersey retired by the Colts since they moved to Indianapolis.

October 8, 2017: No Colt will ever wear the No. 18 jersey again

On October 8, 2017, Irsay announced that no Colt will ever wear the No. 18 jersey again; however, it would not be formally retired until then.

2017: College Football Hall of Fame

In 2017, Peyton Manning was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, joining his father Archie in the Hall of Fame and making them the first father and son duo to both be inducted as players.

2017: Induction into College Football Hall of Fame

In 2017, Peyton Manning was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, marking his achievements in collegiate football.

2018: Drew Brees Broke Passing Yards Record

In the 2018 season, Drew Brees broke Peyton Manning's record for career passing yards in week 5 against the Washington Redskins.

2019: Named to NFL 100 All-Time Team

In 2019, Peyton Manning was named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest players in NFL history.

February 6, 2021: Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

On February 6, 2021, Peyton Manning was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

June 9, 2021: Elected to Denver Broncos Ring of Fame

On June 9, 2021, Peyton Manning was unanimously elected to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame.

August 8, 2021: Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

On August 8, 2021, Peyton Manning was officially inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

October 31, 2021: Inducted into Denver Broncos Ring of Fame

On October 31, 2021, Peyton Manning was inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame.

2021: Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction

In 2021, Peyton Manning was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest NFL players of all time.

2022: Named to SEC Football Legends Class

In 2022, Peyton Manning, along with his brother Eli, were named to the 2022 SEC Football Legends Class.

2022: Peyback Foundation launches scholarships

In 2022, the Peyback foundation teamed up with Georgia Tech to launch a scholarship in honor of Manning's former Broncos teammate Demaryius Thomas. The foundation also launched scholarships at six historically black colleges and universities.