CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 THE MANNING BROTHERS STORY 16 CHAPTER 2 PEYBACK 26 CHAPTER 3 LEADING BY EXAMPLE 34 CHAPTER 4 THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION 44 TIMELINE OF ACHIEVEMENTS 45 OTHER SPORTS LEGENDS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES GLOSSARY 46 47 FOR MORE INFORMATION INDEX 48
I N TROD The Manning brothers unique position as both brothers and rivals has made them two of the most familiar faces in the United States and sporting superstars worldwide
U C T I O N here cannot be many people in the United States who do not know the story of Peyton and Eli Manning Predicted to become National Football League NFL superstars from an early age the brothers have gone on to become two of the most successful quarterbacks of all time In the history of football no other players can match the Mannings extraordinary records It is unusual for two brothers to both play in the NFL let alone both excel at their chosen sport The Manning brothers have done just that each winning at least one Super Bowl picking up Most Valuable Player awards along the way as well It's not just the brothers sporting excellence that has made them famous They have also devoted considerable time and money to good causes Few athletes have done more for charities or the communities in which they live than Peyton and Eli They are modern sports