Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning recognized his former teammate, wide receiver Demaryius Thomas by putting future college-bound Colorado high school athletes in position to score a $10,000 grant.
Peyton Manning speaking at the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame banquet Wednesday night.
The grant will be awarded annually to a local high school senior athlete who has overcome some form of adversity.“‘D.T.’ was a special teammate and special person,” Manning said. “On the field, he was the most unselfish person and teammate I ever played with. He always put the team before himself. He also was a great, great man off the field. He was a hero to my kids like he was to so many others, and he made a tremendous impact on this community.
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas of the Broncos appeals to the referee for a touchdown call after making a catch on the edge of the end zone against the Seahawks at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on Sept. 9, 2018. The catch was ruled a touchdown. “I wanted to do something for him in Denver where he made his mark as an NFL player and had such a big impact on this community,” Manning said. “… [We’re] trying to keep Demaryius’ legacy alive, but also paying it forward, which is what he was all about.”
A Denver Broncos fan wipes her eye after the tribute to the late former Denver Broncos player Demaryius Thomas before the game between the Detroit Lions and the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 12, 2021 in Denver.
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