Brandon Manning plays with an edge and doesn’t back down to bigger opponents. Those qualities have made him a valuable member of the Flyers’ young defense.
He comes by his fearlessness honestly.
Manning’s dad, Leroy, set a good example. He has been a firefighter for the last 28 years, and some of his courage — and desire to help others — has rubbed off on his son.
On Wednesday, Manning and teammate Scott Laughton spent time with patients and staff members at the Temple Burn Center. A few months ago, Manning created an apparel line called “Mandog” — his nickname — and proceeds are donated to the Temple Burn Center.