ESPN.com · Mar 6, 2016
Going out on top: Legends who closed with a title
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning closed his career in the same manner as John Elway, retiring after winning his second Super Bowl title.
Elway retired after the 1998 season with his two rings, 300 career touchdown passes and a host of memorable postseason victories. Manning leaves with his name atop the records for most touchdown passes, passing yards and combined regular-season and postseason wins.
They're not the only sports legends to leave on top. Here are some of the other memorable athletes to do so:
Joe DiMaggio
