Future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning will host this year’s ESPYS. Each year, viewers from all around the world get to view what individuals had a hand with changing the sports and entertainment field
Manning is known for his sense of humor, but also a great role model that a lot of individuals look up to as a leader.
“It’s an honor to be asked to host The ESPYS, and it’s even more meaningful that it’s the 25th year for this incredible event,” said Manning.
“The ESPYS have been a part of my life during my entire career—I can still remember attending my very first show back in 1998 before my rookie season in the NFL. Over the years, The ESPYS have celebrated some of my favorite athletes and sports moments. In addition to recognizing a special year in sports, the 25th ESPYS will allow us to go down memory lane and pay tribute to those who have played such a huge part in this program’s success.”
Manning is known for his decorated career as well as his contributions off the field with his Peyback Foundation that has helped out the youth with generating over $1 million grants to youth based communities, so that is why he expressed why he will enjoy celebrating these individuals accomplishments.
“Most of all, I’m looking forward to celebrating the winners of the Arthur Ashe Award, the Pat Tillman Award and the Jimmy V Award, which headlines The ESPYS’ great tradition of raising money and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. That’s what has always stood out to me about The ESPYS—it honors great athletes and great teams while serving a larger purpose supporting a very important cause.”
Sports go beyond what it means to play the game, it is the characteristics of fighting for change or improving communities in a positive way for the better.
The ESPYS will be broadcast live on ABC Wednesday, July 12, at 8 p.m. ET from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
