John Elway: 1978-1996
A young Elway poses with his parents and sisters.
Elway was also a standout baseball player, and spent time in the New York Yankees farm system.
Elway shattered numerous collegiate passing records while at Stanford.
A reporter interviews Elway during his first Broncos training camp in 1983.
Veteran quarterback Steve DeBerg gives Elway some advice before a 1983 game.
The first of Elway's many comebacks came against the team who drafted him -- the Baltimore Colts.
Elway discusses strategy with Dan Reeves, his head coach for the first 10 years of his NFL career.
Leading the Broncos 98 yards to a game-tying touchdown in the 1986 AFC Championship Game became known as simply "The Drive."
Elway led the Broncos to division titles and Super Bowl appearances again in 1987 and 1989.
Elway's mobility helped avoid many would-be tacklers, like this one in the 1989 AFC Championship Game.
The media surrounded Elway everywhere he went -- even leaving the field after games.
Elway was always comfortable playing from the shotgun formation.
Elway ran for 33 touchdowns in his career, fourth all-time in Broncos history.
Elway was also known for his charitable work. Here he accepts the 1992 Edge NFL Man of the Year award.
Elway's 47 game-saving drives are the most in NFL history.
Elway enjoys a moment on the sideline with fellow Ring of Fame member Dennis Smith.
Playing in Denver often meant playing in snow.
Elway and 49ers quarterback Steve Young pose before the 1995 American Bowl in Tokyo.
Elway started 148 victories, the most ever by an NFL quarterback.
In 1996, Elway led the Broncos to a 13-3 record and their first division title in five years.
