Peyton Manning is a former professional American football quarterback widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. He was born in 1976 and played 18 seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Indianapolis Colts (1998–2011) and later the Denver Broncos (2012–2015). Manning was selected first overall in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Colts and quickly became the franchise’s cornerstone, leading them to consistent playoff appearances, eight division titles, three AFC Championship Games, and two Super Bowl appearances. He won his first Super Bowl title and was named Super Bowl XLI MVP after leading the Colts to a victory over the Chicago Bears in 2007[1][2][3]. Known by the nickname "The Sheriff," Manning was celebrated for his exceptional football intelligence, precision passing, and leadership. Throughout his career, he won a record five NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, and 2013), the most in league history. Manning also set numerous NFL records, including single-season passing yards (5,477) and touchdown passes (55) in 2013. He finished his career with 71,940 passing yards and 539 touchdowns, ranking among the top all-time in both categories[1][3][4][5]. After a severe neck injury sidelined him for the entire 2011 season, Manning signed with the Denver Broncos in 2012, where he returned to elite form. He led the Broncos to Super Bowl XLVIII and ultimately to victory in Super Bowl 50 in 2016, marking his second championship before retiring that year[1][3][4][6]. Off the field, Manning has been recognized for his philanthropy and community involvement, including winning the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award in 2005. Since retirement, he has remained active in football-related media, business ventures, and charitable causes[5].