Denver airport dedicates Gate B18 to Peyton Manning
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}ENGLEWOOD, CO - MARCH 07: Quarterback Peyton Manning reacts as he announces his retirement from the NFL at the UCHealth Training Center on March 7, 2016 in Englewood, Colorado. Manning, who played for both the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos in a career which spanned 18 years, is the NFL's all-time leader in passing touchdowns (539), passing yards (71,940) and tied for regular season QB wins (186). Manning played his final game last month as the winning quarterback in Super Bowl 50 in which the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers, earning Manning his second Super Bowl title. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Peyton Manning officially called it a career on Monday, delivering an emotional yet incredible retirement speech in front of a large crowd in Denver. Although he didn't spend the majority of his career with the Broncos, he had a huge impact on the franchise.
In four short years, he led them to the playoffs four times, reaching the Super Bowl twice -- winning in his most recent trip, of course. Bringing Manning to Denver was one of the best moves by John Elway, and the city of Denver will be forever grateful for what Peyton accomplished.
His fellow NFL players and celebrities alike all paid tribute to Manning on Twitter Monday, congratulating him on a great career. Denver International Airport also honored Manning on Twitter, sharing a photo of Gate B18 with the destination reading "P. Manning."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}This isn't the first time the airport has paid tribute to Manning. In fact, it's not even the second time. In 2014, it listed "Omaha!" on the flight status board, referencing Manning's famed audible call, of course. The airport did it again this past January ahead of the Broncos' playoff run.