Retired New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and his brother, NFL legend Peyton Manning, have embraced retirement in grand style this week, taking part in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament at the Spyglass Hill Golf Course.
The two appeared loose and fun-loving as they took their swings and shared stories of some of their better pranks — many of which were carried out on each other.
atomic wedgie – when you get the underwear over the head.
Allow Eli to explain his most impressive prank on Peyton. pic.twitter.com/2BbI4vS5NW
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) February 7, 2020
Manning cracked wise over an atomic wedgie he was able to pull off on his sleeping brother, while Peyton recounted forcing a young Eli to recite SEC teams, NFL and yes, even cigarette brands.
“That’s important for an 8-year-old to know,” a sarcastic Peyton said.
Peyton also joked that Eli’s golf game has notable improved, to which Eli credited the extra time he found this past season.
Being a backup quarterback helped out Eli's golf game:
"Had a little more free time than I wanted to" pic.twitter.com/1rTrHNfeaJ
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoSNY) February 7, 2020
“He’s been on the golf simulator up there in New York. I think he might have snuck out for a couple rounds this season,” Peyton said.
“I had a little more free time, so I took advantage of it,” Eli cracked.
Ultimately, Peyton said, retirement fits Eli.
“He looked five years younger,” Peyton said. “That told me it was the right decision.”
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