Best Of Peyton Manning
In honor of his birthday, look back at the best images of Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning during his career in Indianapolis.

Quarterback Peyton Manning poses at the 1998 NFL draft in New York. Manning was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts as the second pick overall. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Peyton Manning, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, and his father Archie, right, arrive at the Colts' headquarters Indianapolis, April 18, 1998. Now, late in a second season like no NFL quarterback has had since Dan Marino in 1984, Peyton Manning is becoming the pro superstar his father never quite became. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Peyton Manning, right, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, talks with Indianapolis Colts' president Bill Polian, in the teams' locker room in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 18, 1998. Manning, the 6-foot-5, 230-pounder, will wear his fathers No. 18 jersey as the starting quarterback for the Colts. (AP PHoto/Michael Conroy)

Indianapolis Colts Peyton Manning (18) and quarterbacks coach Bruce Arians are seen during Colts minicamp in 1998 in Terre Haute, IN. (AP Photo/Seth Rossman)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) poses at training camp during his rookie year in 1998. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) of the Indianapolis Colts sets for play against the Miami Dolphins in November 1998 in Miami, Florida. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, right, meets with San Diego Chargers quarterback Ryan Leaf after the Colts defeated the Charges 17-12 in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct. 4, 1998. The win was Manning's first win in the NFL. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) runs the ball as he looks to throw a pass during an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins Dec. 5, 1999, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 37–34. (Allen Kee via AP)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) speaks with teammates during an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins Dec. 5, 1999, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 37–34. (Allen Kee via AP)

Indianapolis Colts starting quarterback Peyton manning, center drops back with backup quarterback Pete Gonzalez, left, and Kelly Hocomb during a drill at the teams' training camp in Terre Haute, Ind., Sunday, July 16, 2000. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, right, is congratulated by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell, after the Colts' won 43-14, Monday night, Sept. 25, 2000. Manning passed for a franchise-record 440 yards and threw for four touchdowns. (AP Photo/Tom Strattman)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and running back Edgerrin James (32) prepare to take the field before an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 24, 2000. The Colts defeated the Vikings 31-10 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) and running back Edgerrin James (32) wait for pre-game introductions in Indianapolis in 2000. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

FILE - This Jan. 3, 2010, file photo shows Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning walking off the field with Jeff Saturday (63) during the first half of the NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Indianapolis Colts say Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday has had arthroscopic knee surgery to remove a "loose body" and has started rehabilitation. Saturday is one of the Colts' most durable, consistent and experienced players. He has missed only six games since winning the starting job in 2000. (AP Photo/ David Duprey, File)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) waits during pre-game introductions just before the Colts 23 - 17 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins in the 2000 AFC Wild Card Playoff Game on December 30, 2000 at Pro quarterback Stadium in Miami, Florida. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins Dec. 17, 2000, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 20–13. (Allen Kee via AP)

Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts stretches out prior to a NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 3, 2000 in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts won 27-14. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) huddles with his offensive teammates during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisc., on November 19, 2000. The Packers defeated the Colts 26-24. (AP Photo/Jim Biever)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay on November 19, 2000. The Packers defeated the Colts 26-24. (AP Photo/Jim Biever)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisc., on November 19, 2000. The Packers defeated the Colts 26-24. (AP Photo/Jim Biever)

Quarterback Peyton Manning (18) of the Indianapolis Colts directs play against the Miami Dolphins in December 2000 in Miami, Florida. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
















































