The sports journalism world is celebrating the career of Peter King as he announces his retirement after 44 years, including 27 years writing the beloved 'Football Morning in America' column. King, renowned for his insightful and comprehensive coverage of the NFL, has left a lasting impact on the industry and his colleagues. His work has been a staple for fans and professionals alike, offering deep dives into the intricacies of football and its personalities. Over his career, King has been praised for his mentorship, kindness, and the profound influence he has had on both the sport and those who cover it, including his time at NBC Sports Network. His retirement marks the end of an era in sports journalism, but his legacy is evident in the outpouring of respect and admiration from peers, many of whom credit King with inspiring their careers and shaping the way football is reported and understood.
I don't think I missed any of his columns throughout my career. Always enjoyed our conversations at Raiders camp. A true legend in his field. https://t.co/b5EWgvFHCD
I don’t have the words to describe Peter’s impact on NFL media. An incredibly influential writer who inspired me to be myself when I write. He’s also a very kind man who was gracious with his time. Best of luck in retirement, Peter! https://t.co/Wp1fl4WmPq
Peter has always understood the value of kindness. https://t.co/apisZzTThQ
Here, here, @NFL_DougFarrar! Peter also was so great to Dr. Z and his family, ensuring Paul's lasting wish of getting his memoir published https://t.co/pizjJB7uaQ
Congratulations to Peter on a fantastic career. The greatest football writer of his time. Passionate. Eloquent. Beloved. And the innovative creator of a column unlike any other in the football universe. Our profession won't be the same without him. And that's just a fact. https://t.co/YecgRduLaC
Honored to call @peter_king a friend & wishing him the best in retirement. Hopefully more beer in your future!!! [Photo from charity fundraiser at @SunKingBrewing with @AlbertBreer & @RapSheet] https://t.co/P0VD1lKdlA
I wrote a Monday column on #MLS for a long time. The entire concept started because I read @peter_king every week and thought something similar should exist for MLS fans to read. He’s a pioneer in the digital space - and a man who deserves a hat tip as he heads into retirement.
Congrats on an epic run, @peter_king. People might not know this, but Peter is super supportive of other writers behind the scenes—a big advocate in ways both seen and unseen. Enjoy those fall Sundays sir! https://t.co/CnxbEgYrVI
Peter King stands alongside Tex Maule and Paul Zimmerman atop the pinnacle of Sports Illustrated pro football writers ... and with Peter Gammons as sport's finest notes columnist. What distinguished Peter was the breadth of his interests he shared w/readers. Always so kind, too.
The best part of @peter_king ending this chapter of his career the way he has? He now gets to read what we have thought of him all along.
When I was in college I had a project where I had to interview someone in the field I wanted to go into. I sent @peter_king a message asking if he’d be open to it thinking he’d be way too busy. He responded within half an hour and helped tremendously. Hope he enjoys retirement.
We will miss you, Peter. One of the honors of my career was getting to present you when you won the Bill Nunn and went into the Hall of Fame. Much love. https://t.co/LgSxSAphwt
Noooooooo!!! @peter_king was the absolute tops at what he did. So much better than Simmons. Mondays are going to suck even more now. https://t.co/UaHss2N5Sf
One of the best to ever do it. https://t.co/B9EywQVh2E
Peter taught us all so much. Obviously through his writing, but also in so many other ways. How to do this job with the utmost character and integrity. To mentor, groom and encourage everyone who crosses your path. He showed us you should never forget to still have fun while you… https://t.co/7XucbQVPqB
From 2013, I don’t think @peter_king will ever realize how much little notes like this meant to the next generation of guys who grew up reading him and then were lucky enough to call him a friend https://t.co/94aRk5TCzD
Congratulations, @peter_king! Monday mornings will never be the same. You deserve a vacation.
A one-of-a-kind combination of storytelling, reporting and thoroughness. And such a love for the game. I believe Peter is the most influential football writer ever. If not, he's on a very short list. https://t.co/s4ylqe44uo
One of the best sports writers/reporters of this generation with a must-read Monday AM column. I’ll cherish how intentional Peter connects with & praises young reporters — I was lucky enough on a couple of occasions — even thru his busy schedule. A legend. Enjoy retirement PK 🫡 https://t.co/GHfFdKbzuM
Thank you, @peter_king. You showed millions of people -- readers, writers, editors, players, coaches -- how to do a job the right way. This was taken May '18 in LA, 1 week before his last MMQB column for SI. Happy retirement, PK. Time to put down the phone + watch some baseball. https://t.co/Xh0rVNcFJ0
I was trying to explain to younger reporters a few weeks ago that Peter King was just *The Thing To Read* on Mondays. I don’t think there’s anything like that anymore. He did it comprehensively, and with heart. Happy Trails, Peter. Hope you enjoy the occasional lazy Sunday. https://t.co/xFT186mYAs
The retiring @peter_king is truly one of a kind. He’s incurably curious, perpetually gathering, trading, sharing information. Not fleeting technical tidbits but human stuff that humans care about. Such passion for people and the job. Unfailing in his generosity. Irreplaceable.
No one deserves some time off more than this guy. I’ve been in awe of him since the day I started at SI. Peter is the godfather of digital sportswriters. He was writing MMQB back when we still used Netscape. His impacts on sportswriting and the NFL are profound. https://t.co/fIhdAmNpgA
You are a GOAT, @peter_king. Thanks for paving the way.
Wrote something on Peter that will be out a little later. PK used his fame at SI to create careers and jobs for others. No one else there could have done that in the 2010s. A prolific writer and reporter, The MMQB for me is his true legacy. Thank you for everything. https://t.co/fMDxJ2WL6E
One of a kind. Thanks @peter_king. https://t.co/yiwtWvZkLC
Pitch perfect final salvo from the great @peter_king. A relentless mentor, benevolent fundraiser and pioneer of a genre who changed and enhanced the way we consume football information. What a vast legacy. https://t.co/3giilKEnJX
"I’m retiring*. I use an asterisk because I truly don’t know what the future holds for me." Decades of memories and lots of gratitude in @peter_king's Football Morning in America: https://t.co/jdNMUuYy07 https://t.co/Cb0kxfpP9k
My Monday morning habit for…ever?…has been to read Peter’s column. I was lucky enough to go from fan to friend. Congrats on an amazing career. Here’s to more Boulevards together at Kauffman. 🍻 https://t.co/Kee1oJRuM5
The two greatest influences in my journalism career - @mortreport and @peter_king - have both now retired. I could not be more grateful to have worked with both and to have friendships with two selfless men of integrity, exceptional reporters and storytellers. https://t.co/RqluUPpBUa
Can’t begin to tell you how much my lengthy, bullet-pointed practice reports were from trying to emulate the MMQB style years ago. What an incredible and influential reporter. https://t.co/d7DsWbpOcJ
“Eddie. Eddie Werder.” That’s how the Peter King addressed me in person or on the phone. I’ve known and admired @peter_king since he gave me my first big opportunity - to be a regular NFL contributor to his SI columns and later convinced CNN-SI to hire me to do TV. Thank you! https://t.co/ZGGMVmENKI
No one in NFL media has loved storytelling quite like Peter King. His secret sauce is a filled-to-brim curiosity and almost childlike excitement to learn. For 44 years, people felt compelled to share. Thank you, Peter, for then sharing with us. A giant and true gentleman. https://t.co/cnSw2FONbf
Like so many others, I religiously read PK's column starting in high school when I was figuring out that I liked writing and I liked football. What an inspiration, certainly one of the reasons I do what I do, and what a career! https://t.co/uZUtufJxX0
Cheers to a legend. https://t.co/i97HXCdAoJ
To my long-ago teammate (Newsday), congrats on a Hall-of-Fame career. You changed the industry. Monday mornings will never be the same. Enjoy a well-earned retirement*. https://t.co/yafCP1epTH
Peter’s kindness, generosity and authentic support for others are special. Incredible reporter. Incredible person. https://t.co/76hECSFXZJ
What a remarkable run for one of the nicest, warmest, respected, most giving to others force in NFL media I’ve been fortunate to meet and call a friend. One of the many things I know I know about the great @peter_king https://t.co/npEIe1LKN0
Congratulations to an absolute legend on an incredible career https://t.co/h5GKWZM9Mk
End of an era. A true titan. Thanks for being so good to me at SI @peter_king. Good luck! https://t.co/J2dh4x1lDn
The legend himself, proud grad of Ohio U., is stepping away after a simply incredible career. Thank you, Peter, for so many great stories and for showing so many of us the way. Much admiration. https://t.co/p19MpL3XLJ
Peter was mentoring young journalists as an underclassman at Ohio U. Congratulations on an unparalleled career. So proud to have known you so long. https://t.co/erIKvccEHm
An incredible person, a game-changing columnist and a giant in the industry who had a run to which we all aspire. Great final column. https://t.co/wNn3rtFwdw
Legend Peter King is retiring his column. Congratulations on an amazing run. Industry giant. The best journalism lesson from Peter’s 44 years is the importance of exploring all the fascinating details of why things happened or didn’t happen, going deep and beyond transactions. https://t.co/Olc03V0Q1r
New on @TheNFLWire: Football media legend Peter King has announced his retirement*, and the rest of his industry was eager to give appropriate tribute to the Don Corleone of our business. Peter is the man, in ways both known and unknown. https://t.co/aSS3drOaaJ
This is outstanding. And how others should be Jeff - I’ve intro’d myself to several reporters in my last few years. You were the nicest, most cordial and most conversational. It’s like you cared. You’re the best, Jeff. Peter as well. (Met him on a NYC street years ago… https://t.co/gMr0a09L2M
Congrats to one of the best to ever do it on an exemplary career. On a personal note, as others have noted, Peter was always gracious and helpful to this “younger” sportswriter. I think I think our profession will miss him dearly. https://t.co/snFsGN82sw
This is outstanding. And how others should be Jeff - I’ve intro’d myself to several reporters in my last few years. You were the nicest, most cordial and most conversational. It’s like you cared. You’re the best, Jeff. Peter as well. (Meet him on a NYC street and asked… https://t.co/gMr0a09L2M
This is outstanding. And how others should be Jeff - I’ve intro’d myself to several reporters in my last few years. You were the nicest, most cordial and most conversational. It’s like you cared. You’re the best, Jeff. https://t.co/gMr0a09L2M
The happiest of retirements to one of the all-time greats. Many strong coffees, long dog walks, good books, and cold beers to you, Peter. You deserve them all. https://t.co/EceEn3oA5b
Peter King is one of the classiest reporters I've met. My Monday mornings will have a huge hole now. https://t.co/sNGzpB9u0D
Congrats to the 🐐on his retirement. Peter's not only a great writer but someone who has been so kind and helpful to myself and so many others in this business personally and professionally. A special person and talent. https://t.co/0VnFF9r0nO
Legend Peter King is retiring his column. Congratulations on an amazing run. Industry giant. The best journalism lesson from Peter’s 44 years is the importance of exploring slll the fascinating details of why things happened or didn’t happen, going deep and beyond transactions. https://t.co/Olc03V0Q1r
As a new @Enquirer #Bengals beat hack in Cincinnati, I couldn’t have been more fortunate to work with the people I did - and also receive the kindness & support of @peter_king. I know I’m not alone there. Congratulations, and please enjoy the flowers headed your way. https://t.co/pWxIcX1RGe
True story. Peter came to PGH for Steelers/Pats this year. Young PA for a sports network sat next to him. She asked him who he worked for and if he wrote about anything other than football. Two things. 1. He couldn’t have been more gracious. 2. Kids, read. Please. https://t.co/rETuPi9nQj
What a run, Peter. Magnificent and trailblazing. You changed the game in so many ways. Proud to have shared a press box with you at such a unique and interesting time in NFL history. Enjoy!! 👏 👏 https://t.co/zh6Go8BDxo
Congrats Peter. I’ve enjoyed reading your work as a fan and working with you throughout the years. A lot of ballgame left for you https://t.co/Pk8jZijAhQ
As a junior in college, getting Peter King back to Athens was a big deal. Will always be a memory from OU that sticks out. Thanks for taking the time and advice. Hope you find your way back to Court Street in retirement. https://t.co/7YrcuImZoz https://t.co/y2vWtan2px
One of the achievements I am most proud of is being able to call Peter a friend. He inspired a lot of us to do what we do today. https://t.co/ak3pZeSvww
An absolute force. I’m fortunate to have worked with Peter for a few years. He’s long been an advocate for young writers, and he continues to be in his final column. What a career, my friend. https://t.co/CNBVTtXKkr
Man, what an incredible run. I was absolutely in awe when I got to watch Peter work — no one does this quite like him. And I owe him a lot. Enjoy retirement*! https://t.co/gtY1lI9gTJ
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 To one of the best ever on an incredible, four-decade run. https://t.co/bt1kgc1m23
In the first year of FO, we ran a Peter King tribute contest where readers wrote a column in his style. He’s been very supportive of me ever since. Good luck with the next thing! https://t.co/qsfHZhFPXj
Hard to envision the NFL without Peter King. Reading MMQB every week in college is one of the primary factors that pushed me toward a goal of covering the league one day. Truly an inspiration to so many in this business. https://t.co/j6uMctODBh
Congrats to Peter on stepping back to enjoy his life. You know him as a great NFL writer. I know him as that and a devoted Sox fan who loves to talk baseball and will do anything for you. I’ll miss reading him. But he sure earned whatever he wants to do next. https://t.co/qMdUXlfsmD
This is the Layla piano outro of columns, a magnificent coda on a stellar career. Congrats, Peter. Hope to see you down the road. https://t.co/isBz5tE41e
"To write this column for 27 years and to be a sportswriter for 44...that’s something I’ll always be grateful for. Truly, I’ve loved it all." More than four decades of excellence and memories from @peter_king. https://t.co/FTUvoILIN7
My goodness, what a finale. Cheers @peter_king https://t.co/GMLoL6q1E3
My favourite bit of writing each Monday. What an incredible legacy. Congratulations @peter_king. https://t.co/bFoxnO6RRp
The best to ever do this. Thank you Peter! https://t.co/7edxxnJQrI
On behalf of myself and all the other young(ish) reporters @peter_king supported over the years … thank you. And best of luck in retirement*. https://t.co/MxcxGOFWRN
Peter's big-picture impact is unquestioned, but I'll always remember a much smaller-picture impact. Switching sports 14 years into my career was not easy, but Peter's help, time and generosity made it a lot easier. You're the real deal, sir. Congrats and enjoy your retirement. https://t.co/dfGO6eLkHz
I’ll talk about it on next @RossTuckerPod but Peter gave me both my start and “big break” in the media at the same time and I will be forever grateful. 🙏 https://t.co/nBNgPZkse2
shout out to a legend https://t.co/KP6KV9U1UK
Congratulations, Peter. One of the best to ever do it. https://t.co/35sjEGfBbM
This man left it all on the field, time and time again, and pushed me to be my best for decades, including 13 years as a tremendous teammate. I'm thrilled for his next chapter and awed by his body of work. 💙 https://t.co/QyTdcz2zS2
Will never forget the PETA, Peter King exchange between Mike and the Mad Dog on @WFAN660 in discussing Michael Vick years ago. 🤣 In all sincerity, @peter_king was an inspiration to get into this business growing up in North Jersey. While our interactions were limited, I… https://t.co/kag1qwb6J5
Will never forget the PETA, Peter King exchange between Mike and the Mad Dog on @WFAN660 in discussing Michael Vick years ago. 🤣 In all sincerity, Peter King was an inspiration to get into this business growing up in North Jersey. While our interactions were limited, I… https://t.co/kag1qwb6J5
Peter King puts a - 30 - on an incredible run. As a longtime writer of a notes column, I’ve always been in awe of his longevity and productivity. So glad I got to sit next to him for USC-CU in the fall and pick his brain. https://t.co/rzOI7ZvqSm
All the best in retirement, Peter https://t.co/mHBKmuX0Z7 https://t.co/r93zBxKlRU
What a run! And some really special shout outs on the way out. Congrats Peter. https://t.co/rIZILqPUPB
I crossed paths with Peter for many years together at Sports Illustrated. A great writer, quintessential pro and a true mensch. We haven’t heard the last from him by a long shot. https://t.co/b5Qs8O4jOL
I have read @peter_king for most of my life. Weekly, he swept away a wall that always stood between me and the game I loved for no real reason but that I loved it. His writing brought me into it. I can’t tell you - can’t even try to tell you - what it means to see my name here. https://t.co/5dcDPGIhQC
End of an era. 🫡 Congrats on a heck of a run @peter_king and being the inspiration for so many of us. https://t.co/ai0IQDfM6t
A run like no other American football writer. @peter_king was helpful to me way back at NBC Sports Network like he was with so many others over the years. He got players to explain the game so well, including in this book which is very much worth your time! https://t.co/wYZwch1L2p https://t.co/J38FEqykNr
Congrats to a legend. Always looked forward to reading Peter every Monday for years and will miss it. No one did it better https://t.co/K9Xn0U1rbr
A legend. Getting to work for Peter, even for just a short time, was such an honor for a kid who grew up reading and admiring him. https://t.co/zzHGgz9BKD
Wow. I’ve enjoyed reading Peter for years. Congrats on a hell of a career. https://t.co/7OWeWncud7
A legend and an icon 💫 https://t.co/4YEbKrgl5c
You go, Cease. An amazing career for an amazing person who was one of my important mentors. https://t.co/hbXvZKX5xr
Two of the greatest to ever do it 🐐 https://t.co/EfV577T9i6
What a lil legend https://t.co/gpRCjmUXli
Mark is a legend https://t.co/gEQCrWmL1z
Two of our favorite artists together 🫶🏼 https://t.co/GFSyMk21Dz
RIP Legend https://t.co/07y6N9o0wp
Two of our favorite people https://t.co/oJcs9QD0f4
2 legends! https://t.co/AE5TOv1weq
Two legends meet... https://t.co/kCydVG702K
Two of the Greatest Ever meet. https://t.co/DDjTdKIWCH
RIP legend https://t.co/wYcQeC0F9t