Gatorade released a commercial of handwritten letters Peyton Manning wrote during his 18-year career.
The commercial entitled “Dear Peyton” features the recipients of Manning’s letters, which includes former teammates, rivals, players, coaches, family and friends.
After 18 years, Gatorade had the recipients of the letters read aloud what Manning wrote to pay tribute to "the Sheriff" using his own words.
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The commercial features:
· Tony Dungy, former Indianapolis Colts head coach
· Jon Scott, Indianapolis Colts equipment manager
· David Cutcliffe, former University of Tennessee quarterback coach & current Duke head football coach
· Pam Frenzel, mother of Tyler Frenzel who was treated at the Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital
· Jeff Saturday, former Indianapolis Colts teammate
· Eli Manning, brother and New York Giants quarterback
· Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos teammate
· Derek Jeter, former New York Yankees shortstop
· Brandon Stokley, former Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts teammate
· Archie Manning, father
· Chris Mortensen, journalist
· Brandon Washington, PeyBack Foundation scholarship recipient
The five-time NFL MVP and former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback announced his retirement from the NFL on March 7, 2016.
