Growing up, Peyton Manning was never coached by his father, Archie — a 15-year NFL vet who spent the majority of his career quarterbacking in New Orleans.
But despite Archie’s unofficial role in Peyton’s career, he was most responsible for igniting a football passion in his middle son. That’s why the former Broncos and Colts QB said it was a “no-brainer” to pick his dad to present him during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 enshrinement ceremony Aug. 8 in Canton.
“He certainly had the greatest impact on my football life out of anybody,” Manning said during Wednesday’s Hall of Fame availability.