DIA Passengers Unexpectedly Meet Football Legend

DENVER (CBS4) - Talk about taking the stress out of travelling. Denver International Airport and some of its passengers got a special visit from former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning.

(credit: Denver International Airport)

The airport set up a separate room to "help passengers take a break and experience something they never expected to see," said the airport.

The passengers sat around in a circle -- ready to play some football trivia -- when the football legend walked in.

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Seemingly, everyone was in shock. Manning asked "Is this the place to play some trivia? Am I in the right place?" Everyone answered emphatically, "Yes!"

(credit: Denver International Airport)

Manning shook hands with everyone, even signed some hats and memorabilia, and posed for pictures.

(credit: Denver International Airport)

DIA officials says travelling is an art, and part of that art is meant to give passengers a chance to meet new people and experience new things, little and big.

Manning's visit comes ahead of the Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts game on Thursday night.

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