Watch: Peyton Manning’s full Hall of Fame induction speech
At the first attempt, the Sheriff was enshrined into pro football’s greatest fraternity.
After 18 sensational seasons on the NFL gridiron, No. 18’s place in football folklore and the Hall was always a mere formality. Beloved by Colts, Broncos and neutral fans alike, Manning endeared himself further to the footballing public with an incredible speech.
As ever, Peyton carried himself with grace, displaying his typically sharp sense of humor and effortlessly motivating style.
Thousands across social media praised Manning for his incredible speech, with one respected NFL figure going as far as to suggest he would be NFL Commissioner material.
Manning’s career stats:
2x Super Bowl Champion
Super Bowl MVP
5x NFL MVP
2x NFL Offensive Player of the Year
7x First-team All-Pro
Most TDs in an NFL season (55)
Most passing yards in an NFL season (5,477)
Most TDs in an NFL game (7)
And many more, which if we noted, will be finished after Tom Brady’s ninth Super Bowl win.