From the archive: Photos from the John Elway's final game against Dan Marino and the Dolphins
As two Hall of Fame quarterbacks who were drafted in the historic 1983 class, John Elway and Dan Marino are forever linked, even though they only played against one another three times during their NFL careers. The final time came in the 1998 playoffs, as Elway and the Broncos marched to a second consecutive Super Bowl championship. Re-live that game now with these photos from the Denver Broncos' archive.
Dan Marino and John Elway await the coin toss against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Darrien Gordon goes through the last bit of mental preparations before heading on to the field against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis runs out onto the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Shannon Sharpe is greeted by his teammates during the pre-game intros against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
John Elway gets his teammates motivated before the start of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Broncos fans show support for the team against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
John Elway fires a pass downfield against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Dan Marino tries to communicate with his teammates against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Ed McCaffrey makes a reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis bursts into the end zone against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
John Elway looks to the video board against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
The Broncos defense awaits the next play against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis is congratulated by John Elway after Davis rushed for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
John Elway prepares to take the ball from center against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Derek Loville rushes the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Derek Loville scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Broncos fans celebrate another touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
John Elway scrambles out of the pocket against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Bill Romanowski celebrates after another strong defensive effort against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Tom Nalen prepares to snap the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Charles Jordan grimaces in pain as he is wrapped up by Ray Crockett against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
John Elway fires a pass downfield against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Rod Smith is tackled hard after making a reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Glenn Cadrez awaits the snap of the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Keith Traylor heads into the locker room at halftime against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis acknowledges the fans cheers as he heads into the locker room at halftime against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Dan Marino looks to hand the ball off to his running back against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Derek Loville rushes for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
A frustrated Dan Marino calls a timeout against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Shannon Sharpe makes a reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Mike Shanahan cheers on after a Broncos touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Keith Traylor awaits the snap of the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Mark Schlereth moves into position to block the oncoming defense against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Detron Smith gets the fans fired up against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Dan Marino calls a play in the huddle against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
John Elway fires a pass downfield against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Dan Marino talks with Trevor Pryce after Pryce was hit with a personal foul against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Shannon Sharpe makes a reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Jason Elam watches his field goal attempt sail through the uprights against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Keith Traylor stuffs the Dolphins running back for a minimal gain against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Keith Traylor (94) and Trevor Pryce (93) await the start of the next play against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Dan Marino during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball for a long gain against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Howard Griffith runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Tory James brings down a Dolphins receiver against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Keith Traylor stops a Dolphins running back for a minimal gain against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Bill Romanowski celebrates after intercepting a Dan Marino pass against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Darrien Gordon returns a punt against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Darrius Johnson wraps up a Dolphins receiver for a minimal gain against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
The Broncos defense converges to stop a Dolphins running back for a minimal gain against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Ed McCaffrey makes a diving reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Rod Smith makes a leaping grab for a touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Rod Smith makes a touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Rod Smith celebrates his touchdown reception with his teammates against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Rod Smith and John Elway celebrate after the two hooked up for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Rod Smith and his teammates have a heated conversation with the Dolphins secondary against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Shannon Sharpe signals a first down against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Darrius Johnson celebrates after intercepting a Dan Marino against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Ray Crockett dumps a Dolphins receiver after making a reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
John Elway congratulates the special teams unit against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Rod Smith celebrates against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Marvin Washington sacks Dan Marino against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Darrius Johnson is congratulated by his teammates after intercepting a pass against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
After a week of trash talking, Rod Smith has the final word with Sam Madison after Smith hooked up with Elway for a long touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Darrius Johnson intercepts a Dan Marino pass against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Neil Smith heads into the end zone after scampering 72 yards on his fumble recovery against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Neil Smith reaches the end zone after his long fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Neil Smith is handed the ball after his long fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Alfred Williams gets the fans pumped up against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Dwayne Carswell brings down a Dolphin return man against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Bill Romanowski unloads a big hit on Dan Marino against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Glenn Cadrez celebrates a strong defensive stand against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Bill Romanowski celebrates with his teammates after intercepting a Dan Marino pass against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Darrien Gordon looks to wrap up O.J. McDuffie against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Harry Swayne readies himself for the Dolphins rush against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Dan Marino prepares to fire a pass downfield against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Jimmy Johnson and Mike Shanahan exchange greetings after the Broncos victory over the Dolphins against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
A dejected Dan Marino leaves the field after the Broncos toppled the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis and John Elway are interviewed by the media after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Steve Atwater celebrates with Darrius Johnson after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Mike Shanahan gives a game ball to John Elway against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Mike Shanahan presents a game ball to Terrell Davis against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
John Elway and Terrell Davis are interviewed by Ron Zappolo against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
