“Worst Dancer in the Family”: Peyton Manning Rekindles Past Dreams That Could Have Led to NFL Legend Shaking a Leg With Michael Jackson

Who better than Peyton Manning as the epitome of generational talent? One of the most ruthlessly effective quarterbacks in the league suffered the misfortune of a tragic injury, which eventually led to his retirement. Following his departure from the league, the Sheriff ventured into diverse pursuits, including his brainchild, “Peyton’s Places”. Featuring world-class athletes from the league, Manning always delved deep into their past, rekindling fond memories. And it was no exception with former NFL WR, Terrell Owens.

During their passionate conversation, Owens revealed some interesting facts about himself that surprisingly aligned with Manning’s interests. As they talked passionately about their hobby, it almost indicates how the NFL could have missed out if they pursued the other field.

Both Peyton Manning and the former NFL WR are fond of dancing

The 6x Pro Bowler was featured in “Peyton’s Place” in episode 5 of season 2, part of which was recently shared on their YouTube channel. The video initially starts with the Sheriff asking the wide receiver about his childhood days and how he grew up. Owens revealed how strict his grandmother was while raising them, as she barely let them out of her sight. Then the conversation gradually progresses towards how the wide receiver’s initial choice was never football but dancing, which led to an interesting conversation between the two.

Owens’ love for dancing is no secret. However, the 2X Super Bowl champion having the passion for dancing was truly a secret. While talking with Owens, Manning reveals, “You wanted to be a dancer early on, I mean. I wanted to be a dancer too,” followed by, “But zero rhythm, worst dancer in my family.”

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The WR then proceeded to explain how dancing has been a part of his childhood and also his culture and revealed how he was fond of Michael Jackson for as long as he could remember. To which, Manning passionately agreed, and went ahead to discuss how Owens gained his interest in dancing.

Owens’s first trophy came from a dancing competition

Being inspired by the King of Pop, Owens aspired to become one of the greats. In the interview, he even shared how he had ‘Jerry curl‘ and ‘long hair‘ during his childhood, much like the legendary singer. The Sheriff, curious to know more, asked Owens about his first-ever victory in a dance competition, which happened to be one of Jackson himself. Manning mentioned that Owens won $25 from that competition, but Owens passionately corrected him, saying he actually won $50 and a certificate, demonstrating how monumental this achievement was for him.

There’s no doubt that both legends dominated the gridiron with their unyielding domination. While we can’t know for sure what would have happened if they pursued something other than football, one thing is for certain: they etched their names in the annals of history, which isn’t easily earned.

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