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Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are two of the most recognizable quarterbacks in the NFL, and two of the most successful. As they prepare to meet for the 15th time, we compare different parts of their lives and see how they stack up:

Born Aug. 3, 1977, in

San Mateo, Calif.

Born March 24, 1976, in

New Orleans

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Married to former Red

Sox infielder Kevin Youkilis

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Spinal stenosis ended his

football career at Ole Miss;

now an energy trader

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Has won two Super Bowls (vs. Brady’s Patriots) as quarterback

of New York Giants

1991-95Junípero Serra High School (San Mateo, Calif.)Other notable alumni: Barry Bonds (baseball player), Lynn Swann (football player), Peter Barsocchini (creator of “High School Musical”), John Robinson (football coach)

1990-94Isidore Newman High School (New Orleans)Other notable alumni: Michael Lewis (author of “The Blind Side,” “Moneyball”), Eli ManningHarry Connick Jr. attended the school but did not graduate

1996-99University of Michigan (two-year starter)Degree: organizational studies (graduated with honors)Quarterback competition: Brian Griese, Drew Henson

1994-97University of Tennessee (four-year starter)Degree: speech communication (graduated in three years)Quarterback competition: Todd Helton

Dec. 13, 2009Appeared on “The Simpsons,” tossing around the football with his brothers during a dream sequence.

Feb. 26, 2009Married model Gisele Bundchen. They have two children: Ben (4), and Vivian (1).

March 17, 2001Married Ashley Thompson. Twins Marshall (boy) and Mosley (girl) are born in 2011.

Aug. 23, 2007Had son, John, with girlfriend Bridget Moynahan.

2008Missed 15 games with torn ACL and MCL in left knee.

2011Missed season, had spinal fusion surgery because of neck injury.

March 20, 2012Signed five-year contract with Broncos.

April 18, 1998Selected first overall in the NFL Draft by the Colts.

April 16, 2000Selected 199th overall in the NFL Draft by the Patriots.

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FAMILYManning clan chock-full of football talent

Long career as quarterback of New Orleans

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2004Third title season in four years for the Patriots.

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HIGH SCHOOLBrady’s school boasts a star-studded lineup

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DRAFT STATUSBrady in sixth round? This one’s not even close

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CHAMPIONSHIPSManning needs a Broncos dynasty to catch up

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STAR POWERBrady first on “Simpsons,” “SNL,” has acting credit.

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INJURY RECOVERIES Both overcame lost seasons to play well. Tie.

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HAIRBrady has a lot more options in his playbook.

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TOUCHDOWN RECORDManning has the last word in seesaw battle.

FINAL TALLYBRADY 4, MANNING 4, 1 TIE

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COLLEGEManning excelled; Brady fought for starting job

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2004Broke Dan Marino’s record for touchdown passes in a season.

2007Surpassed Manning’s TD mark.

2013Set the record in Week 16, threw four more TDs in Week 17. 63.4%65.5%

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Wins

Game-winning drives

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April 16, 2005Hosted “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest Beck.

March 24, 2007Hosted “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest Carrie Underwood.

Feb. 4, 2007Won only Super Bowl, defeating the Bears.

2003Appeared in the movie “Stuck on You” with Matt Damon.

It’s a dead heat, but the winner of Sunday’s AFC title game wins the tiebreaker.

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Feb. 6, 2005Appeared on “The Simpsons,” playing Homer’s celebration coach.

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