Peyton Writes Letters to NFL Retirees

[pegcage]

I notice some of you were very impressed that Peyton waited with his family in the locker room for Ray Lewis to talk to him after the game.

I wonder how many of you know that Peyton writes a letter to retirees, congratulating them on their careers and wishing them the best. I have known this for several years, and there was an article about it some time back. I think it was on the occasion of Warren Sapp's retirement, about how impressed he was.

This is a tradition of Peyton's. He is a football historian, loves the game, and has great respect for those who contributed a lot.

I think he got a bit tired of writing Brett Favre. (sic)

[Northman]

That....is actually pretty cool and i was not aware that he did that.

[SR]

Doesn't surprise me. Peyton is the ultimate ambassador of the game.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Peyton Manning's touching practice of writing letters to retired players he has admired is discussed

2009 video - which includes Peyton, and different players, talking about the letters they received:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3889519

[SR]

Peyton Manning's touching practice of writing letters to retired players he has admired is discussed

2009 video - which includes Peyton, and different players, talking about the letters they received:

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=3889519

Count on Carol and her Internet ninjaness

[Poet]

He was the same guy who sent Carson Palmer a get well card after his ACL/MCL/PCL injury. Very classy man and he is one of the few athletes who knows how blessed he is to play in the NFL. He's a great QB and a great man.

[Gamechanger]

if there was anything I admired about Peyton the most, it's this. truly enough he's the model of what a professional should be.

[sneakers]

I thought it said "Referees".....and I was thinking that he would have just cause for writing a few refs after that last game

[Dzone]

Another reason to admire Manning for a lot more than just his playing ability. The guy's amazing.

[Chef Zambini]

He asks them for a signed jersey and then sells it on ebay.

[Chef Zambini]

I heard that peytron camps outside animal shelters and after a dog is euthanised he brings it back to life and gives it a new home, and a new flea and tick collar.

[Chef Zambini]

I also heard that PFM shops at king soopers and he gives out free dance lessons to the kids that SACK his groceries.

[Chef Zambini]

I thought it said "Referees".....and I was thinking that he would have just cause for writing a few refs after that last gameit would have to be in BRAIL.