Peyton Manning's career so far

Named Citrus Bowl MVP

Jan 1, 1996

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Wins Maxwell Award, Davey O'Brien Award, Johnny Unitas Award, Best College Player ESPY

Jan 1, 1997

SEC Championship game with the Tennessee Volunteers, awarded MVP of that game

Jan 1, 1997

Runner-up for Heisman Trophy to Charles Woodson

Feb 1, 1997

First overall pick in the NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts

Jan 1, 1998

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Throws for more than 4,000 yards in one season

Jan 1, 1999

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Introduces his signature no-huddle offense

Jan 1, 2001

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Named AP NFL co-MVP along with Titans QB Steve McNair, wins Best NFL Player ESPY

Jan 1, 2003

Named AP NFL co-MVP along with Titans QB Steve McNair, wins Best NFL Player ESPY

Jan 1, 2003

Manning passes for 4,557 yards, wins NFL MVP award nearly unanimously. Named NFL Offensive Player of the Year, Best NFL Player ESPY

Jan 1, 2004

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Walter Payton Man of the Year Award winner

Jan 1, 2005

Leads Colts to a victory in Super Bowl XLI

Feb 4, 2007

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Wins NFL MVP for the third time

Feb 1, 2008

Has surgery to remove bursa sac in his left knee

Jul 1, 2008

Awarded his fourth NFL MVP award, appears in the Super Bowl against the New Orleans Saints - they lose.

Feb 1, 2009

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He undergoes neck surgery

May 1, 2011

Signed a five-year $90-million contract extension with the Colts

Jul 1, 2011

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He undergoes second neck surgery

Sep 1, 2011