How The Impact Of Peyton Manning Made The Dramatic Migration To The City Of Indianapolis

On March 28, 1984, the history of Indianapolis changed forever, something many millennials will never come to know. At the crack of dawn, about a dozen Mayflower moving vans left the city of Baltimore. Having packed all night long in preparation to leave before the sun came up, the Baltimore Colts had made what seemed to be an abrupt decision to pack up their team and move to Indianapolis. This event in Colts’ history has had a lasting impact not only on the city of Indianapolis, but also on the city of Baltimore. From the economic aspects to the pleasure of fans, the Indianapolis Colts have made a dramatic transformation to the city of Indianapolis in a multitude of ways. Beginning in May of 1982, an addition to the Indianapolis Convention

In 1998, “Manning became the NFL number-one draft pick” and joined the Indianapolis Colts (Peyton Manning Biography). Over the years, Manning broke various records and was named “the NFL’s only five-time Most Valuable Player and a 14-time Pro Bowl selection” (Peyton Manning). His vast array of accomplishments deemed Manning a sought after player, attracting fans from Indianapolis and surrounding cities. From 1998-2010, Manning's years with the Colts, fans from all over wore Manning's jersey, showing their support of Manning as well as the Colts. Cheering in the stands, fans gathered at the Colts home games in the RCA Dome and Lucas Oil Stadium to cheer for their beloved player. The newest addition to Lucas Oil Stadium is a bronze statue of Manning. The statue is yet another symbol of loyal fans throughout Manning's career and showcases the city’s appreciation for what he has accomplished. Through Manning's greatly appreciated generosity, St. Vincent Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis was renamed Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent in 2007 which has helped children and their families gain the support they deserve (Peyton Manning). The PeyBack Foundation, founded by Manning, provides children with opportunities they would not have otherwise