Peyton Manning Retires from NFL: "God Bless All of You, and God Bless Football"

Julie Brown Patton : Mar 8, 2016
Gospel Herald

"Eighteen's a good number, and today I retire from football. It was the right time."

Following 18 seasons of football and a record-breaking career, quarterback Peyton Manning announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, ending the press conference with the wish:  "God bless all of you, and God bless football."  Statistically, Manning retires as the NFL's best quarterback. (Photo: Reuters/via Gospel Herald)

At the emotional press conference Monday, Manning recounted a story about talking with his grandfather early in his career regarding broadcasters who would be covering his game. Manning said he was excited to call his grandfather when John Madden and Pat Sumrall, his grandfather's favorite broadcast duo, called his game for the first time.
 
"There's just something about 18," Manning said. "Eighteen's a good number, and today I retire from football. It was the right time."
 
Manning earned his second Super Bowl title in February, leading the Denver Broncos to a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers. Manning previously led the Indianapolis Colts to a 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI.
 
"I revere football. I love the game," Manning said.
 
"You don't have to wonder if I'll miss it. Absolutely. Absolutely, I...
 
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