Peyton Manning almost didn't go through with famous 'SNL' sketch

Peyton Manning admits he was initially uncomfortable with the idea of hitting kids with a football during his time as host of "Saturday Night Live."

The retired quarterback spoke about his memorable 2007 United Way sketch at the annual Colts Kickoff Luncheon on Wednesday, revealing that it took some convincing from one of the child actors' parents before he agreed to do it.

"I want him to hit my kid in the face."

Peyton Manning shares how that United Way SNL skit almost didn't happen: pic.twitter.com/gdI6SB6Ybw

- Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) August 30, 2018

The episode was the first "SNL" appearance for Manning. He also appeared on the show's 40th anniversary special in 2015.

Copyright (C) 2018 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.