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World Emoji Day: Historic Broncos moments, emojified

To celebrate World Emoji Day, we added emojis to some of the most memorable moments and iconic photos in Broncos history!

The Drive: John Elway leads the Broncos from their own 2-yard line to a game-tying touchdown in the final minutes of the 1986 AFC Championship Game. (AP Images)
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The Drive: John Elway leads the Broncos from their own 2-yard line to a game-tying touchdown in the final minutes of the 1986 AFC Championship Game. (AP Images)

Haven Moses of the Denver Broncos holds the ball high as he scores his second touchdown of the 20-17 victory over the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship game, which sends the Broncos to the Super Bowl on Jan. 1, 1978 in Denver. (AP Photo)
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Haven Moses of the Denver Broncos holds the ball high as he scores his second touchdown of the 20-17 victory over the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship game, which sends the Broncos to the Super Bowl on Jan. 1, 1978 in Denver. (AP Photo)

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Denver Broncos linebacker (57) Tom Jackson sets for play at Super Bowl XXI. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
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Denver Broncos linebacker (57) Tom Jackson sets for play at Super Bowl XXI. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

The Drive II: The Denver Broncos celebrate as kicker David Treadwell (9) makes the game-winning field goal with 16 seconds left in the AFC Divisional Playoff, a 26-24 victory over the Houston Oilers on January 4, 1992, at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. 1991 AFC Divisional Playoff Game - Houston Oilers vs Denver Broncos - January 4, 1992 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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The Drive II: The Denver Broncos celebrate as kicker David Treadwell (9) makes the game-winning field goal with 16 seconds left in the AFC Divisional Playoff, a 26-24 victory over the Houston Oilers on January 4, 1992, at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. 1991 AFC Divisional Playoff Game - Houston Oilers vs Denver Broncos - January 4, 1992 (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

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The Helicopter: John Elway's daring run and the contact he absorbed for a first down made for one of the most memorable Super Bowl moments in NFL history.
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The Helicopter: John Elway's daring run and the contact he absorbed for a first down made for one of the most memorable Super Bowl moments in NFL history.

Terrell Davis' calling card — his famous Mile High Salute
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Terrell Davis' calling card — his famous Mile High Salute

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) catches an 80-yard touchdown pass from quarterback John Elway as Atlanta Falcons safety Eugene Robinson (41) defends in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII, in Miami, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) catches an 80-yard touchdown pass from quarterback John Elway as Atlanta Falcons safety Eugene Robinson (41) defends in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII, in Miami, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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Demaryius Thomas sets his eyes on the end zone on the first play of overtime in the Broncos' 2011 AFC Wild Card game against the Steelers. (AP Images)
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Demaryius Thomas sets his eyes on the end zone on the first play of overtime in the Broncos' 2011 AFC Wild Card game against the Steelers. (AP Images)

509: Peyton Manning celebrates with teammates after setting the career passing touchdowns record.
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509: Peyton Manning celebrates with teammates after setting the career passing touchdowns record.

Von Miller sets the tone for the AFC Championship Game with a crushing sack on Tom Brady.
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Von Miller sets the tone for the AFC Championship Game with a crushing sack on Tom Brady.

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After forcing a fumble on Cam Newton in the first half of Super Bowl 50, Von Miller tries to wrangle the football, which ultimately was recovered by Malik Jackson for a touchdown. (AP Images)
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After forcing a fumble on Cam Newton in the first half of Super Bowl 50, Von Miller tries to wrangle the football, which ultimately was recovered by Malik Jackson for a touchdown. (AP Images)

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This one's for Pat: Years after Pat Bowlen said, "This one's for John!" following the Broncos' first Super Bowl victory, John Elway returned the favor for Mr. Bowlen after Super Bowl 50.
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This one's for Pat: Years after Pat Bowlen said, "This one's for John!" following the Broncos' first Super Bowl victory, John Elway returned the favor for Mr. Bowlen after Super Bowl 50.

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