Peyton Manning to host 2017 ESPY Awards
Former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning will host the 2017 ESPY Awards, ESPN announced on Tuesday.
The All-Pro quarterback won the ESPY’s Icon Award in 2016 along with recently retired Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant and U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team forward Abby Wambach.
Manning retired in 2016 after his Super Bowl 50 win with the Broncos. In his 18-year career, “The Sheriff” threw for 71,940 yards and 539 touchdowns— both NFL records.
The Colts announced on May 10 the team will unveil a statue of Manning outside Lucas Oil Stadium and retire his number in October.
The ESPYs will air on July 12 from Los Angeles, Calif.
Peyton Manning will host the 25th #ESPYS — airing Wednesday, July 12th at 8 ET/7 CT on @ABC! pic.twitter.com/HpAyLougLb
— ESPN (@espn) May 16, 2017
Here’s what fans had to say about Tuesday’s announcement:
"Peyton Manning will be this year’s ESPYs host, and that is the most perfect pairing in the world." - @ForTheWin https://t.co/c8eUUNNYTP
— ESPYS (@ESPYS) May 16, 2017
It was just announced that Peyton Manning will be hosting 25th ESPY Awards on his forehead.
— Alex Iosiovich (@Alex_Iosiovich) May 16, 2017
Peyton Manning to host this years ESPY's! Finally some humor and class!
— Logan Cannon (@LoganCannon95) May 16, 2017
😭🙌🏼— Steph (@StephS_24) May 16, 2017Peyton Manning hosting the ESPY's is what my dreams are made of.
Peyton Manning and his forehead are co-hosts for this year's #ESPYS
— Khristian Seeley (@khristianseeley) May 16, 2017
🕷 (@ToneDESH) May 16, 2017Peyton Manning is hosting this year's ESPY's show. Pretty cool. I'll definitely be tuned in.
— Tone DeShields
Peyton Manning for Prez!
— Jordan Rule (@jak_b_kwik) May 16, 2017
Hopefully won't hum insurance jingle but may order pizza delivery for audience. RT @footballrs: Peyton Manning to host 2017 ESPYS.
— Shawn Carey (@spinner941) May 16, 2017
#PeytonManning will be hosting the 2017 #ESPYs. Brings us back to the age old debate: Is he athlete funny or real life funny #embracedebate pic.twitter.com/GcxsExMhc0
— The Office Chirp™ (@OfficeChirp) May 16, 2017
🔥🔥🔥— Treasure Washington (@Twashington490) May 16, 2017Never in my wildest dreams did I expect Peyton Manning to be an awards show host but hey this is still going to be pretty #lit
🏈🏈😎😎 pic.twitter.com/q1Bhk3QzM3— Nick🎧☯️🐉🐲♉️📚 (@n_brandon4) May 16, 2017The sheriff Peyton Manning is hosting the #ESPYS
🤠— Luke (@Luke_Sky_Waka_) May 16, 2017Peyton Manning hosting the ESPY'S >>> only good thing ESPN has done this entire year #Sheriff
