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Throwing it back: Photos from John Elway's wins against the Raiders

Flip through Broncos history with photos from our photo archive and that of the Associated Press of John Elway's wins over the Raiders.

John Elway throws the ball against the Oakland Raiders.
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John Elway throws the ball against the Oakland Raiders.

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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) celebrates during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 30, 1984. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) celebrates during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 30, 1984. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 16-13. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Peter Read Miller
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) turns to hand the ball off to running back Sammy Winder (23) during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders on November 2, 1986. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 21-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) turns to hand the ball off to running back Sammy Winder (23) during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders on November 2, 1986. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 21-10. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

Peter Read Miller
John Elway hands off in a game against the LA Raiders.
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John Elway hands off in a game against the LA Raiders.

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John Elway celebrates a touchdown during a 1987 win against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 22, 1987.
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John Elway celebrates a touchdown during a 1987 win against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 22, 1987.

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John Elway and Keith Bishop of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 24, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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John Elway and Keith Bishop of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 24, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) sets up to pass behind center Tom Nalen (66) during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Los Angeles on December 24, 1995. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 31-28. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) sets up to pass behind center Tom Nalen (66) during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Los Angeles on December 24, 1995. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 31-28. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

Kevin Terrell
Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Los Angeles on December 24, 1995. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 31-28. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) throws a pass during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Los Angeles on December 24, 1995. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 31-28. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

Kevin Terrell
John Elway calls signals under center against the Oakland Raiders December 24, 1995.
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John Elway calls signals under center against the Oakland Raiders December 24, 1995.

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Denver Broncos quarterback john Elway (7) passes during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995, in Oakland. The Broncos won the game, 31-28. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
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Denver Broncos quarterback john Elway (7) passes during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995, in Oakland. The Broncos won the game, 31-28. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

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The Broncos beat the Raiders 31-28 during a game on Dec. 24, 1995. Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) shakes hands with head coach Mike Shanahan. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
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The Broncos beat the Raiders 31-28 during a game on Dec. 24, 1995. Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) shakes hands with head coach Mike Shanahan. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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The Broncos beat the Raiders 31-28 during a game on Dec. 24, 1995. Oakland Raiders linebacker Aundray Bruce (99) and defensive tackle Chester McGlockton (91) rush Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) from front and back. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
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The Broncos beat the Raiders 31-28 during a game on Dec. 24, 1995. Oakland Raiders linebacker Aundray Bruce (99) and defensive tackle Chester McGlockton (91) rush Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) from front and back. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in Oakland. The Broncos won the game, 31 to 28. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in Oakland. The Broncos won the game, 31 to 28. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) signals to the bench during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in Oakland. The Broncos won the game, 31 to 28. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) signals to the bench during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in Oakland. The Broncos won the game, 31 to 28. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

Greg Trott
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) passes during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in Oakland. The Broncos won the game, 31 to 28. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) passes during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in Oakland. The Broncos won the game, 31 to 28. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) passes during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in Oakland. The Broncos won the game, 31 to 28. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) passes during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in Oakland. The Broncos won the game, 31 to 28. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in Oakland, Calif. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 31-28. (NFL Contributor via AP Images)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 in Oakland, Calif. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 31-28. (NFL Contributor via AP Images)

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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Los Angeles on December 24, 1995. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 31-28. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Los Angeles on December 24, 1995. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 31-28. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

Kevin Terrell
Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) prepares to take the snap from center Tom Nalen (66) during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Los Angeles on December 24, 1995. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 31-28. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) prepares to take the snap from center Tom Nalen (66) during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Los Angeles on December 24, 1995. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 31-28. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

Kevin Terrell
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) passes during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995, in Oakland. Denver won 31-28. (Greg Trott via AP)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) passes during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995, in Oakland. Denver won 31-28. (Greg Trott via AP)

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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) yells out his cadence during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) yells out his cadence during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)

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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway passes in front of Oakland Raiders defense end Russell Maryland (97) and Broncos' guard Mark Schlereth (69) in the first quarter, Monday night, Nov. 4, 1996 at the Oakland, Calif., Coliseum. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway passes in front of Oakland Raiders defense end Russell Maryland (97) and Broncos' guard Mark Schlereth (69) in the first quarter, Monday night, Nov. 4, 1996 at the Oakland, Calif., Coliseum. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway gives thumbs up to the fans after the Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders 22-21, Monday night, Nov. 4, 1996, at the Oakland, Calif., Coliseum. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway gives thumbs up to the fans after the Broncos beat the Oakland Raiders 22-21, Monday night, Nov. 4, 1996, at the Oakland, Calif., Coliseum. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) rolls out to pass during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on December 15, 1996. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 24-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) rolls out to pass during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on December 15, 1996. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 24-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) yells out his cadence during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on December 15, 1996. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 24-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) yells out his cadence during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on December 15, 1996. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 24-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on December 15, 1996. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 24-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
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Denver Broncos Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway (7) sets up to pass during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on December 15, 1996. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 24-19. (Peter Read Miller via AP)

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John Elway watches the action from the sideline during a game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA on September 20, 1998.
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John Elway watches the action from the sideline during a game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA on September 20, 1998.

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John Elway prepares to take the snap from center against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA on September 20, 1998.
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John Elway prepares to take the snap from center against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA on September 20, 1998.

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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) passes over Oakland Raiders defensive end Darrell Russell (96) during a game on Sept. 20, 1998. The Broncos won 34-17. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) passes over Oakland Raiders defensive end Darrell Russell (96) during a game on Sept. 20, 1998. The Broncos won 34-17. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

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John Elway prepares to take the snap from center against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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John Elway prepares to take the snap from center against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

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John Elway throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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John Elway throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

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John Elway prepares to take the snap from center against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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John Elway prepares to take the snap from center against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

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John Elway rolls out of the pocket against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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John Elway rolls out of the pocket against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

Rich Clarkson
John Elway raises the ball he threw after passing 50,000 career passing yards, a milestone he achieve in a game in against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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John Elway raises the ball he threw after passing 50,000 career passing yards, a milestone he achieve in a game in against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

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John Elway throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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John Elway throws a pass against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

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John Elway takes the snap from center against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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John Elway takes the snap from center against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

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John Elway throws a pass downfield against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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John Elway throws a pass downfield against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

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John Elway prepares to take the snap in front of a majestic sunset against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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John Elway prepares to take the snap in front of a majestic sunset against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

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John Elway prepares to take the snap from center against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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John Elway prepares to take the snap from center against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

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