Through the Years
Throwing it Back: Photos from the Broncos' Super Bowl XXXII win
On Jan. 25, 1998, the Broncos at long last won their first Super Bowl, beating Brett Favre and the Packers in a thrilling 31-24 victory.
Denver Broncos in action against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway looks up and absorbs the atmosphere of his fifth career Super Bowl appearance against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Head Coach Mike Shanahan shakes the hand of Shannon Sharpe during pregame warmups against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
A cheerleader yells in support of the Broncos during pregame introductions for Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
The Beach Boys perform during the pregame ceremonies at Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
A panoramic photo of Qualcomm Stadium during Super Bowl pregame festivities against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
The first pass play of the game did not bode well for the Broncos as John Mobley flew by Packers QB Brett Favre and missed a sure sack against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Antonio Freeman catches a 13-yard pass from Favre on third-and-nine and gets the first down despite a big hit by Steve Atwater. This was the third play of the game on the opening drive against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
A view of Qualcomm Stadium during the Broncos' first drive at 10:47 of the first quarter. John Elway is shouting the count at the line of scrimmage against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Mark Schlereth and Gary Zimmerman prepare to block against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway shows his desire to win on the first offensive drive for the Broncos, scrambling and diving 10 yards to the Green Bay 2 against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis follows the lead block of Mark Schlereth and scores from one yard out for the Broncos' first touchdown of the day against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway celebrates the first Broncos touchdown of the game, a Terrell Davis 1-yard run against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Tyrone Braxton walks back to the bench after intercepting a Brett Favre pass at the Green Bay 45 in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway scrambles to the right side of the end zone on third-and-goal and finishes an eight-play, 45-yard drive with a touchdown to give the Broncos a 14-7 lead against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway scrambles to the end zone on third-and-goal and culminates an eight-play, 45-yard drive giving the Broncos a 14-7 lead against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis walks off the field after getting kicked in the head and suffering a migraine. He would not carry the ball in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
The defensive unit of the Denver Broncos against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Steve Atwater blitzes from the blind side and sacks Brett Favre on the Green Bay 33 during Green Bay's first possession of the second quarter. The fumble was recovered by Neil Smith and led to a 51-yard field goal by Jason Elam against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Neil Smith celebrates after recovering a fumble forced by a Steve Atwater sack on Brett Favre. It led to a 51 yard field goal by Jason Elam against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway and his offensive line prepare for the snap during a drive in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Jason Elam celebrates a successful 51-yard field goal against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Linebackers John Mobley and Allen Aldridge after a play against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Keith Traylor celebrates after stopping Dorsey Levens on third-and-1 in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Keith Burns takes the Green Bay kickoff to the Broncos' 41-yard line as time dwindles in the second quarter. Elway would take the snap and kneel on the next play against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway drops back to pass on 3rd-and-10 on the Broncos' first drive of the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Alfred Williams celebrates a big defensive play against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Smokey Robinson sings during the halftime show against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis takes the handoff from John Elway and rushes by Gilbert Brown (93) for a 3-yard gain setting up third-and-2 against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Ed McCaffrey tries to stay on his feet after picking up 36 yards in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway is spun around 180 degrees on a crucial third-and-six in the third quarter. The play, known as "The Helicopter," would prove pivotal as it gave the Broncos momentum and showed Elway's desire to risk everything for the win against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway reacts after the Broncos complete a 13-play, 92-yard drive in the third quarter and take a 24-17 lead against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Tim McKyer jumps for joy toward the Broncos fans after recovering Antonio Freeman's kickoff fumble in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Keith Traylor goes head to head with Green Bay center Frank Winters against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis rushes for some of his 157 yards on the evening, and finished with the MVP award against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Tom Nalen provides pass protection for John Elway during the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Howard Griffith takes a 23-yard pass to the Green Bay 8-yard line with two minutes to go to set up the Broncos' final scoring drive against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis rushes in from one yard out to give the Broncos a 31-24 lead during the final minutes of the fourth quarter. The Green Bay Packers conceded the touchdown so that time was left on the clock to mount a comeback at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis scores his Super Bowl-record third rushing touchdown of the game through a huge hole as the Packers "concede" the touchdown with 1:45 to go so that they would have time to score. Davis is "at ease" with Howard Griffith against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Shannon Sharpe congratulates Terrell Davis after Davis scores his Super Bowl-record third touchdown of the game to give the Broncos a 31-24 lead against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Mobley deflects the last pass of the game on fourth-and-6 for the Packers, giving Denver its first title against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Tim McKyer and Darrius Johnson embrace as the Broncos clinch the title. Both players were substituted in after Steve Atwater knocked himself and Randy Hilliard out of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway takes a kneel down on the last play of the game and then jumps in jubilation against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Bill Romanowski celebrates after the Broncos seal victory with a kneeldown against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Quarterback John Elway is carried off the field and through the media by teammates at the conclusion of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Quarterback John Elway is carried off the field and through the media by teammates at the conclusion of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway celebrates his first Super Bowl victory ever and is carried off the field through a sea of media by teammates against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Randy Hilliard relaxes in the locker room with family members during the postgame celebration after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
The Broncos team holds the Lombardi Trophy after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Byron Chamberlain kisses the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the awards presentation after the conclusion of the Super Bowl after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Broncos fans huddle above the locker room exit during postgame activities to cheer on the champion Broncos after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway and Neil Smith share a moment on stage (during the trophy presentation) after the Broncos' defeat of the Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway holds his first Lombardi Trophy after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy for the first time in his career during the awards presentation at the conclusion of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Byron Chamberain and Dwayne Carswell hold the Vince Lombardi Trophy on the stage during the trophy presentation after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Mike Shanahan addresses his team in the locker room during his postgame speech after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Officials carry off the well-protected Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Owner Pat Bowlen shows off the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he enters the locker room beginning the postgame celebration after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Head Coach Mike Shanahan takes the Vince Lombardi Trophy from owner Pat Bowlen in the locker room during the postgame celebration after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Jeff Lewis and Bubby Brister show off the special edition of the Denver Post with Elway on the cover. The locker room celebration would continue with congratulatory hugs and a word from the coach after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Quarterback John Elway hugs Head Coach Mike Shanahan as he enters the locker room, continuing the postgame celebration after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Terrell Davis, Pat Bowlen and John Elway pose together for a photo after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway hugs his father, Jack, in the locker room during the postgame celebration after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
Gary Zimmerman holds the Lombardi Trophy in the locker room during the postgame celebration after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
John Elway holds the Lombardi Trophy in the locker room during the postgame celebration after beating the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
