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Ashley Thompson: Peyton Manning wife, family, kids, career and net worth

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Ashley Thompson is best known for being the wife of former professional football quarterback Peyton Manning

Thompson met Peyton Manning in 1996 through her neighbour after which they started dating. Manning is one of the most legends in the NFL and is highly regarded as one of the greatest of all time. Peyton played in his college days for the University of Tennessee, while his then-girlfriend went off to the University of Virginia. The couple continued dating and got married in 2001. 

Ashley Thompson and Peyton Manning families

She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, one of four children of Bill and Marsha Thompson. Her father is a banker and a realtor. Her mom is a housewife and took care of the four children – Allison, Will and Leigh.

Peyton Manning, meanwhile, was born in 1976 to Archie and Olivia Manning. He grew up heavily active in football, basketball, baseball, and track. His father was very supportive throughout his formative years.

Ashley Thompson’s husband Peyton Manning

Manning was drafted first overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1998. After a disappointing rookie season, he helped the Colts to win the franchise’s first division title in 1999. In 2000, Manning threw for 4,413 yards and 33 touchdowns to finish as the best passers in the league. In 2003, he won his first Most Valuable Player award, which he shared with Steve McNair.

Peyton Manning played 17 seasons for the Colts and Denver Broncos. He threw for 71,940 yards and 539 touchdowns. He was chosen to play in 14 Pro Bowls. His achievements include – 1 Comeback Player of the Year award, 2 Offensive Player of the Year awards, 5 MVP awards, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award, 1 Super Bowl MVP award and 2 championships.

Manning in 2019, as a professional retired player after several years

He retired from professional football in March 2016, with career accumulating of 71,940 passing yards and 539 touchdowns.

He is the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and an elder brother of New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

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Manning had never missed an NFL game in his career, but was forced to miss the entire 2011 season due to two surgeries.

Ashley Thompson kids

Peyton Manning and his wife Ashley Thompson have 2 children, a pair of fraternal twins. They were born on March 31, 2011 named Marshall Williams and Mosley Thompson Manning.

Ashley Thompson profession

Thompson is a real estate developer and has recently built three homes in Tennessee. She also heads the marketing of a downtown residential development property in Indianapolis. She is the co-founder of the PeyBack Mission, helping disadvantaged youth with better facilities to get a chance.

Thompson graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in marketing and finance. She also is a minority stakeholder of the Memphis Grizzlies, her home town team in the NBA.

The couple also served over 600 meals to frontline healthcare workers of a hospital in Heritage, Tenn last year after the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Ashley Thompson FAQs

When did  Ashley Thompson and Peyton Manning get married?
Ashley Thompson is married to Manning since 2001
What is  Ashley Thompson doing now?
Ashley Thompson owns a real estate company and is co-owner of the Grizzlies
How old is Ashley Thompson?
Ashley Thompson is 46 years old and is born on December 2, 1974
Is Ashley Thompson an American citizen?
Yes, Ashley Thompson is an American citizen.
What is Ashley Thompson’s net worth?
Ashley Thompson’s net worth is unknown.

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