(Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (L) tips his head down while answering a question while standing beside Colts owner and CEO Jim Irsay during a press conference where Irsay announced Manning's release from the team after 14 seasons, in Indianapolis March 7, 2012. )
Quarterback Peyton Manning was released by the National Football League's (NFL) Indianapolis Colts Jim Irsay owns on Wednesday, making him a free agent after a brilliant 14-year run with the team.
* Born March 24, 1976, in New Orleans.
* Selected first overall at the 1998 NFL Draft by the Colts out of the University of Tennessee.
* After 3-13 rookie season, posts 138-54 record over the next 12 seasons with the club.
* Four-time NFL Most Valuable Player, was named to 11 Pro Bowls
* Won Super Bowl MVP award in 2007 after leading Colts to 29-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in the NFL title game.
* Took Indianapolis to a second Super Bowl, losing 31-17 in 2010 to the New Orleans Saints.
* Leaves as Colts' all-time leader in touchdown passes (399), and yards passing (54,828).
* Threw for more than 4,000 yards in a season an NFL record 11 times.
* Neck surgery on September 8, 2011, sidelines him for entire season.
* Doctors on February 2, 2012, declare Manning fit to return
SOURCE Reuters
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