Happy birthday! Peyton Manning turns 50 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 50 on Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026.

Peyton Manning is celebrating his 50th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Peyton Manning has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 50th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Manning, a cultural icon

Born Peyton Williams Manning in New Orleans on March 24, 1976, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Manning's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Peyton hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Peyton Manning as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 50.

Happy Birthday, Peyton, you're the best!

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