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The 1986 AFC Championship and 'The Drive' in photos

Take a look back at one of the most famous games in franchise history, the Broncos' victory over the Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game, which included "The Drive."

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7), inducted into the Pro Foorball Hall of Fame class of 2004, rushes eleven yards for a first down during the AFC Championship Game, a 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns on January 11, 1987, at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7), inducted into the Pro Foorball Hall of Fame class of 2004, rushes eleven yards for a first down during the AFC Championship Game, a 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns on January 11, 1987, at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

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Sammy Winder turns upfield for a gain against the Browns.
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Sammy Winder turns upfield for a gain against the Browns.

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Wide receiver Mark Jackson is tackled by a Browns defender during the January 11, 1987 overtime win over Cleveland in Cleveland.
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Wide receiver Mark Jackson is tackled by a Browns defender during the January 11, 1987 overtime win over Cleveland in Cleveland.

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Running back Sammy Winder runs the ball during the January 11, 1987 AFC Championship overtime win (23-30) in Cleveland.
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Running back Sammy Winder runs the ball during the January 11, 1987 AFC Championship overtime win (23-30) in Cleveland.

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Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during the January 11, 1987 AFC Championship win (23-20) at Cleveland.
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Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during the January 11, 1987 AFC Championship win (23-20) at Cleveland.

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Linebacker Tom Jackson tackles a Browns ball-carrier during the January 11, 1987 AFC Championship overtime win (23-20) at Cleveland.
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Linebacker Tom Jackson tackles a Browns ball-carrier during the January 11, 1987 AFC Championship overtime win (23-20) at Cleveland.

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Running back Sammy Winder runs the ball during the January 11, 1987 AFC Championship overtime win (23-20) at Cleveland.
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Running back Sammy Winder runs the ball during the January 11, 1987 AFC Championship overtime win (23-20) at Cleveland.

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Denver Broncos guard Keith Bishop (54) during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Denver Broncos guard Keith Bishop (54) during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Steve Watson (81) catches a pass during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Steve Watson (81) catches a pass during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar (19) is chased out of the pocket by Broncos defensive end Freddie Gilbert (90) during the Browns 23-20 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar (19) is chased out of the pocket by Broncos defensive end Freddie Gilbert (90) during the Browns 23-20 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Denver Broncos punter Mike Horan (2) takes the snap and is about to kick the football away during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Denver Broncos punter Mike Horan (2) takes the snap and is about to kick the football away during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos rolls out and looks for an open receiver during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos rolls out and looks for an open receiver during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Denver Broncos running back Gerald Willhite (47) carries the football during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Denver Broncos running back Gerald Willhite (47) carries the football during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Denver Broncos linebacker Jim Ryan (50) runs with the football after intercepting a pass during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Denver Broncos linebacker Jim Ryan (50) runs with the football after intercepting a pass during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

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Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos taking a break on the sideline during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos taking a break on the sideline during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Denver Broncos running back Sammy Winder (23) carries the football during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Denver Broncos running back Sammy Winder (23) carries the football during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Cleveland Browns running back Herman Fontenot (28) runs with the football before a tackle by Denver Broncos safety Dennis Smith (49) in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on Jan. 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
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Cleveland Browns running back Herman Fontenot (28) runs with the football before a tackle by Denver Broncos safety Dennis Smith (49) in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on Jan. 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Denver Broncos running back Steve Sewell (30) gives his team a first and goal during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Denver Broncos running back Steve Sewell (30) gives his team a first and goal during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

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Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos runs with the football after being flushed from the pocket and gains 34 yards during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos runs with the football after being flushed from the pocket and gains 34 yards during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

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Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass intended for tight end Orson Mobley (89) during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos throws a pass intended for tight end Orson Mobley (89) during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Cleveland Browns running back Herman Fontenot (84) can't quite make the catch during the Browns 23-20 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Cleveland Browns running back Herman Fontenot (84) can't quite make the catch during the Browns 23-20 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Cleveland Browns running back Kevin Mack (34) carries the football during the Browns 23-20 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Cleveland Browns running back Kevin Mack (34) carries the football during the Browns 23-20 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Denver Broncos running back Gene Lang (33) carries the football before being stopped by Browns linebacker Mike Johnson (59) during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Denver Broncos running back Gene Lang (33) carries the football before being stopped by Browns linebacker Mike Johnson (59) during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Denver Broncos linebacker Rickey Hunley (98) holds the football after intercepting a pass and is congratulated by Tom Jackson (57) during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Denver Broncos linebacker Rickey Hunley (98) holds the football after intercepting a pass and is congratulated by Tom Jackson (57) during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) rushes upfield during a 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Denver Broncos linebacker Tom Jackson (57) rushes upfield during a 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Vance Johnson (82) runs with the football after making a catch during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Vance Johnson (82) runs with the football after making a catch during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

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Cleveland Browns running back Kevin Mack (34) carries the football before being stopped by Broncos defensive end Rulon Jones (75) and linebacker Karl Mecklenburg (77) during the Browns 23-20 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Cleveland Browns running back Kevin Mack (34) carries the football before being stopped by Broncos defensive end Rulon Jones (75) and linebacker Karl Mecklenburg (77) during the Browns 23-20 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos talks over strategy with head coach Dan Reeves during a 23 - 20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on Jan. 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
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Quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos talks over strategy with head coach Dan Reeves during a 23 - 20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on Jan. 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass and looks for an open receiver during the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7), inducted into the Pro Foorball Hall of Fame class of 2004, rushes eleven yards for a first down during the AFC Championship Game, a 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns on January 11, 1987, at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7), inducted into the Pro Foorball Hall of Fame class of 2004, rushes eleven yards for a first down during the AFC Championship Game, a 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns on January 11, 1987, at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Steve Watson (81) catches the football for a 28-yard gain during the winning drive in overtime of the Broncos 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Steve Watson (81) catches the football for a 28-yard gain during the winning drive in overtime of the Broncos 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Mark Jackson (80) celebrates after scoring a 5-yard touchdown catch with 0:37 seconds remaining in regulation time of the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Mark Jackson (80) celebrates after scoring a 5-yard touchdown catch with 0:37 seconds remaining in regulation time of the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Denver Broncos place kicker Rich Karlis (3) approaches the football and is about to kick the winning 33-yard field goal at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Denver Broncos place kicker Rich Karlis (3) approaches the football and is about to kick the winning 33-yard field goal at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Denver Broncos place kicker Rich Karlis (3) jumps in celebration after kicking the winning 33-yard field goal at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Denver Broncos place kicker Rich Karlis (3) jumps in celebration after kicking the winning 33-yard field goal at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Denver Broncos place kicker Rich Karlis (3) watches the game winning 33-yard field goal sail through the uprights at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Denver Broncos place kicker Rich Karlis (3) watches the game winning 33-yard field goal sail through the uprights at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Denver Broncos place kicker Rich Karlis (3) jumps in celebration after kicking the winning 33-yard field goal at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Denver Broncos place kicker Rich Karlis (3) jumps in celebration after kicking the winning 33-yard field goal at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

Holder Gary Kubiak celebrates after Rich Karlis' January 11, 1987 game-winning field goal (23-20) in Cleveland that sent the Broncos to the Super Bowl.
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Holder Gary Kubiak celebrates after Rich Karlis' January 11, 1987 game-winning field goal (23-20) in Cleveland that sent the Broncos to the Super Bowl.

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Denver Broncos backup quarterback and holder Gary Kubiak (8) jumps into the arms of Vance Johnson (82) after the winning 33-yard field goal at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23 - 20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on Jan. 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Denver Broncos backup quarterback and holder Gary Kubiak (8) jumps into the arms of Vance Johnson (82) after the winning 33-yard field goal at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23 - 20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on Jan. 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Owner Pat Bowlen holds up the Lamar Hunt (AFC Championship) Trophy after the January 11, 1987 overtime win (23-30) in Cleveland as coach Dan Reeves, the media's interviewer Ahmad Rashad and Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt look on.
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Owner Pat Bowlen holds up the Lamar Hunt (AFC Championship) Trophy after the January 11, 1987 overtime win (23-30) in Cleveland as coach Dan Reeves, the media's interviewer Ahmad Rashad and Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt look on.

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