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USA Today via Reuters

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USA Today via Reuters

Despite retiring in 2015, former Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning remains one of the most reputed figures in American football. The 2-time Super Bowl winner established himself as one of the best to ever do it during the peak of his career.

In fact, he was even inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame earlier this year. Who was the one to confirm his induction? None other than his own dad and former quarterback, Archie Manning.

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His younger brother, Eli Manning, also enjoyed a successful career as starting quarterback for the New York Giants. The Manning brothers made their Monday Night Football debut earlier this month.

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But they continue to attract massive online viewership making appearances across various social media platforms and podcasts.

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Pat McAfee shares an epic story involving NFL legend Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning and his younger brother, Eli, both featured on the latest segment of The Pat McAfee Show. Football fans might know this but Peyton and Pat actually played together for a brief period in Indiana with the Colts. On Monday’s version of the show, McAfee shared an interesting story from the time he bumped into Peyton at a casino.

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In fact, the popular talk show host even commented that Manning was giving off serious ‘stone cold Steve Austin’ vibes. Check out the below snippet of the show for the full inside scoop.

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Fans should expect to see more of the Manning brothers as the season moves along. Their on-screen camaraderie is a welcome surprise for viewers at home. We, for once, can’t wait to hear more such previously unheard stories week-in and week-out.

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