Through the Years
Rarely seen photos of Terrell Davis from his football life
Relive Terrell Davis' legendary football career, from his days at Georgia to his league MVP season and well beyond with these photos from the Denver Broncos' and Associated Press' photo archives.
Georgia running back Terrell Davis (33) is pulled down by the shoestring by Georgia Tech linebacker Jamal Cox (39) as cornerback Lethon Flowers (4) moves in to assist, Friday, Nov. 25, 1994, Athens, Ga. Georgia ran all over Tech and won the game 48-10 to end the regular season for both teams. (AP Photo/Tannen Maury)
Terrell Davis tries to slip out of a tackle by Chargers safety Rodney Harrison.
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis (30) smiles after scoring during an NFL game against the Washington Redskins in Denver, Sept. 17, 1995. The Broncos defeated the Redskins 38-31. (AP Photo/Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis (30) runs upfield during an NFL game in a snowstorm, against the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver, Oct. 22, 1995. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 21-7. (AP Photo/Eric Lars Bakke)
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis (30) is embraced by fans after an NFL game against the San Diego Chargers in San Diego, Sept. 24, 1995. The Chargers defeated the Broncos 17-6. (AP Photo/Eric Lars Bakke)
Running back Terrell Davis runs the ball upfield in a 1995 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Running back Terrell Davis leaps over defenders during a September 8, 1996 win (30-20) over the Seattle Seahawks.
Running back Terrell Davis tries to elude a young defender at the 1996 Kids Mini Camp.
John Elway is congratulated by Terrell Davis and Shannon Sharpe after he scored against the Baltimore Ravens.
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis (30) at the NFL Pro Bowl, a 26-23 overtime AFC victory on February 2, 1997. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Broncos running back Terrell Davis (20) runs the ball during the 1997 NFL Pro Bowl football game between the AFC and the NFC on February 2, 1997 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The AFC won the game 26-23. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Running back Terrell Davis holds up a portrait of himself at the 1997 Athlete of the Year ceremony.
Terrell Davis, Zach Thomas and Richmond Webb pose for a photo during the American Bowl press conference on August 4, 1997 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Dave Scott
Terrell Davis appears on a television show to promote the American Bowl on August 4, 1997 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Dave Scott
Terrell Davis rushes the ball during a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mile High Stadium August 23, 1997. This was one of the few games in which the Broncos wore their all-blue uniforms during the '90s.
Terrell Davis celebrates after receiving the game ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 21, 1997.
Terrell Davis rests on the sidelines taking some oxygen against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 2, 1997.
Terrell Davis looks up into the stands during a fourth quarter lull against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium November 24, 1997.
Terrell Davis is presented the Sprint Broncos Good Sport Award from essay winner Buffy Tatekoa against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on August 31, 1997.
Terrell Davis (30) and John Mobley celebrate the Broncos their second round playoff game win against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on January 4, 1998.
Terrell Davis, Shannon Sharpe, and Jeff Lewis watch the scoreboard as time ticks down in the fourth quarter of the first round wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
Denver Broncos running back Howard Griffith (29), coach Bobby Turner, running backs Derek Loville (31), Anthony Lynn (37) and Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis (30) give Mile High Salutes as they pose for a photo during the NFL Super Bowl 32 Media Day, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in San Diego. The defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Terrell Davis walks off the field during Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Super Bowl XXXII MVP Terrell Davis hugs Head Coach Mike Shanahan as he enters the locker room, continuing the post-game celebration against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis admires the Vince Lombardi trophy in the locker room alongside John Elway during the post-game celebration against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis is swamped by the media in the locker room. The post-game interviews seemed to suffocate the worn out Davis against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Denver Bronco running back Terrell Davis is all smiles as he holds the Super Bowl XXXII MVP award in San Diego on Monday, Jan. 26, 1998. Davis became the first player to capture the MVP award in his hometown. He did it with a flourish, rushing for a record three touchdowns and 157 yards. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski)
Terrell Davis gives a Mile High Salute as Broncos players, staff and families celebrate during the championship parade rally the day after returning from the Super Bowl.
Terrell Davis celebrates during the championship parade rally the day after returning from the Super Bowl.
Terrell Davis celebrates during the championship parade rally the day after returning from the Super Bowl.
AFC running back Terrell Davis (30) of the Denver Broncos plays the role of filmmaker on Pro Bowl Media Day before the AFC's 29-24 victory in the 1998 NFL Pro Bowl played on Feb. 1, 1998 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
AFC running back Terrell Davis (30) of the Denver Broncos carries the football during the AFC's 29-24 victory over the NFC in the 1998 NFL Pro Bowl played on February 1, 1998 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
John Elway, Steve Atwater, and Terrell Davis, along with other teammates greet Brett Favre and the Packers at midfield during pregame introductions during the Broncos third preseason game of the year against the Green Bay Packers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on August 24, 1998.
Terrell Davis readies himself before the third preseason game of the year against the Green Bay Packers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on August 24, 1998.
Terrell Davis stands in the backfield ready to rush during the third preseason game of the year against the Green Bay Packers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on August 24, 1998.
Terrell Davis breaks free from the Patriots defense en route to the end zone for a Broncos touchdown against the New England Patriots at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 7, 1998.
Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis exchange salutes after Sharpe connected with John Elway to produce the game's first touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 13, 1998.
Deion Sanders and Terrell Davis exchange a few words and laughs during a break in the action against the Dallas Cowboys at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 13, 1998.
Terrell Davis stretches his legs during the warm-up drills against the Dallas Cowboys at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 13, 1998.
Terrell Davis breaks free from the Eagles defense and is off to the races down the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 4, 1998.
A detailed look at the shoes of Terrell Davis against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 4, 1998.
Terrell Davis stretches during pregame warmups before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis receives a game ball from his peers after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis sits on the bench late in the 4th quarter after reaching 1,000 yards in 7 games, tying the NFL record, against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis makes his final preparations before the start of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Cinergy Field in Cincinnati, OH on November 1, 1998.
Terrell Davis awaits the pregame introductions against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 4, 1998.
Terrell Davis gestures from the sidelines during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 4, 1998.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on October 4, 1998.
Terrell Davis chats with his teammates along the sidelines during a game against Washington at FedEx Field in Landover, MD on September 27, 1998.
Terrell Davis salutes the crowd after scoring a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 8, 1998.
Marcus Allen (left) and Terrell Davis (right) greet one another after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO on November 16, 1998. In addition to both being Super Bowl MVPs, the two legendary running backs also went to the same high school.
Alex Gibbs talks with his players along the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 6, 1998.
Terrell Davis gains yardage to put himself over the 2,000-yard rushing mark for the season against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1998.
Terrell Davis is mobbed by teammates after putting himself over the 2,000-yard rushing mark for the season against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1998.
The Mile High Stadium scoreboard acknowledges Terrell Davis rushing for over 2,000 yards for the season against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1998.
John Elway and Terrell Davis were all smiles after their record-breaking season, capped by a win against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1998.
Terrell Davis stands on the sideline after passing the 2,000 yard rushing mark against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1998.
Terrell Davis waits to accept his game ball in the locker room after the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1998.
Terrell Davis runs out for player introductions before the Divisional Round game 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. Davis set the franchise's playoff rushing record in the game with 199 yards.
Terrell Davis acknowledges the fans cheers as he heads into the locker room at halftime during the Divisional Round game 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 and Terrell Davis are interviewed by Ron Zappolo against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the New York Jets in the AFC Championship at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 17, 1999.
Terrell Davis exits the field after the Broncos' victory over the Jets in the AFC Championship at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 17, 1999.
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis (30) films the media during Super Bowl XXXIII media day at Pro Player Stadium Jan. 26, 1999, in Miami. (Allen Kee via AP)
Terrell Davis loosens up before the start of Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Terrell Davis rushes the ball down the sideline in Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium on January 31, 1999 in Miami, FL. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Terrell Davis celebrates another Broncos Super Bowl victory in the locker room at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Terrell Davis celebrates after he is handed the Lombardi Trophy against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Terrell Davis acknowledges the fans' cheers as he walks off the field after winning Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Terrell Davis celebrates with his teammates in the locker room after Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Terrell Davis holds up the Broncos' second consecutive Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Terrell Davis and John Elway congratulate each other after the Broncos' victory in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
Terrell Davis and teammates ride on a fire truck during the team's second Super Bowl parade through downtown Denver.
Terrell Davis holds the Lombardi Trophy during the Broncos' second Super Bowl parade and rally.
Terrell Davis holds the Lombardi Trophy after signaling to his family during the Broncos' second Super Bowl parade and rally.
Terrell Davis holds the Lombardi Trophy during the Broncos' second Super Bowl parade and rally.
Terrell Davis holds the Lombardi Trophy during the Broncos' second Super Bowl parade and rally.
Terrell Davis holds the Lombardi Trophy during the Broncos' second Super Bowl parade and rally.
Terrell Davis celebrates during the Broncos' second Super Bowl parade in downtown Denver.
Terrell Davis participates in the Broncos' minicamp held at the training facility in Englewood, CO.
Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis talk on the sideline during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on September 13, 1999.
A giant mural of Terrell Davis in Denver towers over a passerby as she walks through the rain in 1999. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Terrell Davis greets his teammates during the pre-game introductions against the Green Bay Packers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on August 13, 2000.
Terrell Davis greets Ricky Williams prior to the Broncos vs. Saints game against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, LA on December 3, 2000.
Terrell Davis participates in the Broncos training camp held in Greeley, CO.
Terrell Davis chats with Gary Kubiak following the game against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
Terrell Davis says a little prayer before loosening up during the pregame drills against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on November 11, 2001.
Terrell Davis is surrounded by the media during his introduction to the fans against the San Francisco 49ers at INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on August 19, 2002. Davis had announced that the game would be his last, and it served as memorable send-off for the future Hall of Famer.
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis waves to the fans as he is introduced prior to the start of Monday night's NFL exhibition game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos in Denver on Monday, Aug. 19, 2002. The Broncos, at Davis' request, placed him on injured reserve days later, ending his season and effectively ending the career of a player who was both a Super Bowl and regular-season MVP. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Terrell Davis is surrounded by the media during his introduction to the fans against the San Francisco 49ers at INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on August 19, 2002. Davis had announced that the game would be his last, and it served as memorable send-off for the future Hall of Famer.
Terrell Davis watches some of his career highlights on the scoreboard against the San Francisco 49ers at INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on August 19, 2002. Davis had announced that the game would be his last, and it served as memorable send-off for the future Hall of Famer.
Terrell Davis waves to the fans against the San Francisco 49ers at INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on August 19, 2002. Davis had announced that the game would be his last, and it served as memorable send-off for the future Hall of Famer.
Terrell Davis meets with Terrell Owens following the game against the San Francisco 49ers at INVESCO Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on August 19, 2002.
Terrell Davis talks with his former head coach Mike Shanahan before the 2005 AFC Championship Game at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO.
Photo: Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates
Former Most Valuable Players from Super Bowl history are introduced prior to the start of Super Bowl XL on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006. Clockwise from left to right: Mark Rypien, Desmond Howard, John Elway, Ray Lewis, Tom Brady, Kurt Warner, Terrell Davis, Larry Brown and Emmitt Smith. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Fans in the east stand reveal Terrell Davis's name and number during ceremonies for Davis's induction into the Ring of Fame at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Terrell Davis gives a Mile High Salute to fans during his Ring of Fame induction speech.
Super Bowl 1998 teammates Terrell Davis, John Elway and Gary Zimmerman pose for a photo during the 2008 Ring of Fame dinner.
Terrell Davis poses for a photo with Eric LeGrand before the Broncos' game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half of the NFL game January 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver Colorado.
Former NFL player Terrell Davis looks on backstage during the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall on Wednesday, April 27, 2012 in New York, NY. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Terrell Davis and John Elway joke around during a pregame show before the Broncos' game against the San Diego Chargers on Thursday Dec. 12, 2013 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
Former Denver Broncos and NFL Network analyst Terrell Davis addresses the Denver Broncos players after practice at Denver Broncos training camp August 8, 2015 at the UCHealth Training Center in Englewood,CO.
Former Denver Bronco Terrell Davis with Kenny Chesney at Denver Broncos training camp August 8, 2015 at the UCHealth Training Center in Englewood,CO.
Former Denver Broncos players Terrell Davis and Shannon Sharpe, right, get ready to take the field as part of the Homecoming celebrations prior to an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) greets Terrell Davis prior to kickoff against the New England Patriots in the NFL AFC Conference Championship playoff game at Denver, Colo. January 24, 2016. (© Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)
Terrell Davis holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy during postgame action after the Broncos' AFC Championship victory over the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, January 24, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
In this photo released by the NFL, former NFL football players Terrell Davis, Saladin Martin, Wally Henry and Marcus Allen visit Lincoln High School in San Diego Tuesday, June 2, 2015. To celebrate the 50th Super Bowl, players who played in any Super Bowl received commemorative footballs to give to their high school alma maters. (Denis Poroy / AP Images for National Football League)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning receives a hat from former running back Terrell Davis after arriving for Super Bowl 50 at the San Jose International Airport on Sunday, January 31, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis prepares to escort the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the stage after the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos won the game, 24-10. (Greg Trott via AP)
Terrell Davis passes out keys to the boxes holding each person's Super Bowl ring during the Ring Ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, June 12, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Terrell Davis passes out keys to the boxes holding each person's Super Bowl ring during the Ring Ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, June 12, 2016. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis tours the team's facility during mini camp at UC Health Training Center in Centennial, CO, June 14, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis sits down in John Elway's chair during a tour of the team's facility during mini camp at UC Health Training Center in Centennial, CO, June 14, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Terrell Davis uncovers his Pro Football Hall of Fame bust during the Ring of Fame Banquet at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, November 17, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Terrell Davis walks onto the field for the coin toss with placekicker Brandon McManus (8), nose tackle Domata Peko Sr. (94), cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and linebacker Von Miller (58) during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., November 19, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Terrell Davis and Floyd Little laugh during a ceremony celebrating Davis's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., November 19, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Terrell Davis gives the mile high salute during a ceremony celebrating his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., November 19, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
NFL Hall of Famer and former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis stands with his Hall of Fame bust prior to an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Terrell Davis, Gary Zimmerman, John Elway and Floyd Little stand in the north end zone as Davis receives his Hall of Fame ring during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile high in Denver, Colo., November 19, 2017. Photo by Gabriel Christus
John Elway, Gary Zimmerman, Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis with Pat Bowlen's bust during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, August 3, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
