FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): On March 7,2012, a tearful Peyton Manning announced he was leaving Indianapolis. Exactly four years later, Manning will announce his retirement from the game he’s mastered at a press conference Monday in Denver.
Some will remember him as the greatest football player of all time and other will remember him as a cheerful commercial actor. (Chicken parm, you taste so good.)
Football fans across the country are remembering the legend on Twitter. Here’s what they’re saying.
Tom Brady on Peyton Manning’s retirement: He mastered football https://t.co/DzhzI4UPN1 pic.twitter.com/BD74hY7EzM
— SI Wire (@SI_Wire) March 7, 2016
Some terrific Tom Brady insight on Peyton Manning (to @SI_PeterKing in @theMMQB) https://t.co/g6lZeEqPyq pic.twitter.com/k9Xb5VEjch
— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) March 7, 2016
“Peyton Manning is the greatest of all time. The numbers don’t lie.”https://t.co/4o4qY2ysx0
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 7, 2016
Statement from #Colts Owner Jim Irsay on #PeytonManning retiring. @WISH_TV pic.twitter.com/txUcBieHqH
— Anthony Calhoun (@ACwishtv) March 6, 2016
Capping off an incredible career…. with 1 final championship ride.
Top 10 Plays of Peyton Manning’s 2015 season. https://t.co/eChdZCVI8Q
— NFL (@NFL) March 6, 2016
The sports world lines up to salute and say goodbye to retiring Peyton Manning: https://t.co/tuoYgSXPSY pic.twitter.com/Uzy8rAevzC
— ESPN (@espn) March 6, 2016
Relive the biggest moments in Peyton Manning’s career:#ThankYouPeytonhttps://t.co/BLIBBZpI1q
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 6, 2016
539 TD passes.
More than anyone in NFL history.Peyton. Manning. 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/DisSHPHNUR
— NFL (@NFL) March 6, 2016
Peyton Manning to retire after 18 NFL seasons, five MVPs, two titles and numerous records https://t.co/OAqeAn3unx pic.twitter.com/HbxGd4f28O
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) March 6, 2016
I’m happy the big fella is riding off in2 the Sunset…Another Super Bowl ring, some free Bud Light, Papa Johns is booming..Congrats Peyton
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 6, 2016
“The most difficult opponent I’ve ever had to go up against” – Tedy Bruschi on Peyton Manning. pic.twitter.com/kOUrB4cvq9
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) March 6, 2016
THANK YOU #18.. Love ya Brotha.. #ColtForLife #UnclePeyton pic.twitter.com/v9CLkO5reG
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) March 7, 2016
“He’s had a phenomenal career. I was blessed to be part of it for seven years.” –@TonyDungy pic.twitter.com/hc58spFSxR
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 6, 2016
#ThankYouPeyton pic.twitter.com/ldCYgCfpF4
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) March 6, 2016
The boys are celebrating @Broncos #18 today, #PeytonManning! #Broncos #BroncosCountry #ThankYouPeyton pic.twitter.com/KaCLjCZE5o
— Mark Neitro (@CBS4Mark) March 6, 2016
What a privilege to cover @Broncos #PeytonManning congratulations on riding off into the sunset as a champion pic.twitter.com/DySQy11S6s
— Brian Willie (@bwillie) March 6, 2016
Thank you, Peyton, and congratulations on your magnificent 18-year NFL career! https://t.co/YdMt19tQ2i pic.twitter.com/jYDXpMmlUA
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 6, 2016
What’s your favorite Peyton Manning commercial? https://t.co/xeSluaJVPp pic.twitter.com/5tKPX6Wky3
— RTV6 Indianapolis (@rtv6) March 7, 2016
There have been so many Sundays dedicated to talking about, and watching, Peyton Manning. Fitting that news about him breaks on a Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 6, 2016
Peyton Manning: A career to remember. pic.twitter.com/q9yIbX7K58
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 7, 2016
#PeytonManning thanking Jeff Saturday. @WISH_TV pic.twitter.com/wGlCkX5HRJ
— Anthony Calhoun (@ACwishtv) March 7, 2016
An emotional moment.
A long pause before he begins.
Thank you for everything, Peyton.
👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/bIs9KERccz
— NFL (@NFL) March 7, 2016
Peyton ends his press conference by saying, "Omaha." #ThanksPeyton #PeytonRetires
— WTHR.com (@WTHRcom) March 7, 2016
