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Peyton Manning gets in Tom Brady, Ray Lewis jokes but also gets emotional during HOF speech

Peyton Manning was a natural on the football field, but he also has earned a gold-jacket reputation as a performer away from the field, too.

Think about the many commercials, the Saturday Night Live appearance and the ESPN series he hosts. The man just has a gift for gab that most people can be jealous of.

And despite it being the most anticipated speech of the night, Manning wasn't a letdown during his Pro Football Hall of Fame acceptance on Sunday night in Canton, Ohio.

Prior to taking the stage, Manning kept his composure. He reportedly was editing his speech notes only minutes before it was his turn to speak.