PHOTOS: Super Bowl XXI – Denver Broncos vs. N.Y. Giants – 1987

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Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos throws a pass during Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. The Giants won 39-20. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156037 )

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JAN 14 1987 - A worker hoses down the bleacher type seats in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif early this week in preparation for next week's Super Bowl Game. (Jim Preston/The Denver Post) ( image0000262A )

JAN 19 1987 - Walt Anderton came all the way from Tennesse this week in hopes of getting Super Bowl tickets. Up till now he said that people were asking too much. (Dennis Chamberlin/The Denver Post) ( image0000106A )

JAN 24 1987 - Liz Ham of Greeley chatted with Marge Reed of Denver after they met in the smoking section at Stapleton while waiting for a flight to the super bowl. Liz's daughter got her the orange cowboy boots at Walmart. She also wore orange hot pants and an orange sweater. Marge has been to every broncos game except 2 in the 27 years they have played. (Susan Biddle/The Denver Post) ( image0000119A )

JAN 21 1987 - Bruce Borie came in from Los Angles last week to sell Giant Buster" t-shirts in Denver, and to get ahold of some Super Bowl tickets for he and his friends back in California. He was hawking his t-shirts Sunday at the Bronco Rally held in Mile-High. (Dennis Chamberlin/The Denver Post) ( image0000124A )

1/25/1987 - Shot of Donnie Montano standing on the porch of his Gradma's house in West Denver decorated with Bronco signs. He is 12 years old. (John Prieto/The Denver Post) ( image0000235A )

JAN 21 1987 - Anaheim, CA. Jan 20. New York kicker Sean Landeta practices his high steps with members of the Orange Coast College Cheerleading squad at a media "Picture Day" at Orange Coast College. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( image0000265A )

JAN 21 1987 - Anaheim, CA. Jan 20. New York Giants Tyrone Davis and Solomon miller were about the only members of the Giants roster who were not deluged by the press today at "Picture Day" on the Orange Coast College campus. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( image0000266A )

JAN 26 1987 - Children's Hospital. Jimmy Loper watches the Super Bowl with his mother, Janie Loper. They are cheering after Elway's touchdown the first half. Next to jimmy's head is Karlis's other shoe. (Lyn Alweis/The Denver Post) ( image0000260A )

Linebacker Karl Mecklenburg #77 and defensive back Steve Foley #43 of the Denver Broncos take down running back Lee Rouson #23 of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037176036 )

Tight end Clarence Kay #88 of the Denver Broncos hustles for yards past defensive back Herb Welch #27 of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. The Giants won 39-20. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037176017 )

Kicker Rich Karlis #3 of the Denver Broncos attempts a field goal during Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037176013 )

Tight end Mark Bavaro #89 of the New York Giants fights for yardage against defensive backs Steve Foley #43 and Dennis Smith #49 of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR036483002 )

Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with teammates following a touchdown run during Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156038 )

Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos avoids a tackle by linebacker Carl Banks #58 of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. The Giants won 39-20. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156034 )

Running back Joe Morris #20 of the New York Giants carries the ball against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR036483018 )

Running back Joe Morris #20 of the New York Giants carries the ball against nose tackle Greg Kragen #71 of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR036483015 )

Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos looks to pass the ball during Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Giants won the game, 20-19. (Denver Post Archive) ( 5001005P SUPER BOWL XXI )

Defensive back Herb Welch of the New York Giants tries to block the kick by Rich Karlis of the Denver Broncos during the Giants' 39-20 in Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Mike Powell/Allsport ( 9701002P SUPER BOWL XXI )

Kicker Raul Allegre of the New York Giants kicks the ball during Super Bowl XXI against the Denver Broncos at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Denver Post Archive) ( 7401002P SUPER BOWL XXI )

Quarterback Phil Simms #11 of the New York Giants runs with the ball against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR036483029 )

Defensive end Rulon Jones #75 of the Denver Broncos looks on during Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037176010 )

Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos is being rushed by defensive lineman Leonard Marshall #70 of the New York Giants at Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Giants won the game, 39-20 (Denver Post Archive) ( 9501005P SUPER BOWL XXI )

Quarterback Phil Simms #11 of the New York Giants passes against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR036483024 )

Running back Joe Morris #20 of the New York Giants gets taken down by the Denver Broncos defense during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) ( 1641713RS_ACR021519003 )

Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos runs with the ball as he looks down field for a receiver during Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156036 )

Wide receiver Phil McConkey #80 of the New York Giants reacts after being stopped short of the goal line against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR036483010 )

Cornerback Elvis Patterson #34 of the New York Giants runs with the ball following an interception as wide receiver Steve Watson #81 of the Denver Broncos pursues during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR036483022 )

Defensive back Tony Lilly #22 of the Denver Broncos looks on during Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. The Giants won 39-20. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037176031 )

Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos gets rid of the ball just before getting hit by defensive end George Martin #75 of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. The Giants won 39-20. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156035 )

Running back Lee Rouson #22 of the New York Giants runs with the ball against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR036483023 )

Kicker Rich Karlis #3 of the Denver Broncos looks on as he misses his attempt for a field goal in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037176012 )

Defensive end Freddie Gilbert #90 of the Denver Broncos sits on the bench during Super Bowl XXI against the New York Giants at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156074 )

Defensive tackle Jim Burt of the New York Giants talks with Denver Broncos tackle Mark Cooper after the Giants won Super Bowl XXI at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156012 )

Head coach Bill Parcells of the New York Giants celebrates after Super Bowl XXI against the Denver Broncos at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Giants won the game 39-20. ( 7501002P SUPER BOWL XXI )

1987 - Bill Parcells is carried off the field at the end of game. (Jay Dickman/Special to the Denver Post) ( image0000271A )

JAN 26 1987 - Giants fans went crazy at Little Pepina's as their team won. L to R are Arthur LeBel, his son Stephen Le Bel, 26 son John LeBel, 21 and his girldreind Debbie Greene 21. The Le Bels are originally from NY and have lived in Denver 9yrs. (Susan Biddle/The Denver Post) ( image0000261A )

Neil Diamond sings the National Anthem prior to Super Bowl XXI between the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037836062 )

The Beach Boys perform during the Pregame festivities before the New York Giants took on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI at Rose Bowl on January 25,1987 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044FGR_ACR037839045 )

Team flags hang at the front entrance view of the Rose Bowl as fans enter the stadium for Super Bowl XXI between the New York Giants and the Denver Broncos at the Rose Bowl on January 25, 1987 in Pasadena, California. The Giants won 39-20. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR038052027 )

1/26/1987 - Stapleton: Broncos Back home from the super bowl reporters talking with Tom Jackson. (John Prieto/The Denver Post) ( img1162A )

JAN 27 1987 - Pregame Festivies, Super Bowl. (Jim Richardson/The Denver Post) ( image0000234A )

1/26/1987 - Denver Broncos post-Super Bowl parade on 17th street. (Jerry Cleveland/The Denver Post) ( image0000248A )

1/26/1987 - Workers a top the Great West Tower, Court Place and Broadway, release ticker tape from the roof during the Broncos post-Super Bowl parade. (Jerry Cleveland/The Denver Post) ( image0000228A )

JAN 27 1987 - Children at corner of Broadway and Cleveland Pl. watch the ticker tape Super Bowl Parade. (Susan Biddle/The Denver Post) ( image0000227A )

JAN 27 1987 - Fans who had lined the curb during the parade swarmed into 17th Street at the end and rushed down to the civic center for the final rally during the Broncos post-Super Bowl parade. (Dennis Chamberlin/The Denver Post) ( image0000254A )

1-1987 - The crowd along 17th St. as the bronco bus passes during the Broncos post-Super Bowl parade. (Lyn Alweis/The Denver Post) ( image0000240A )

JAN 27 1987 - Broncos parade at Broadway and Cleveland. (Susan Biddle/The Denver Post) ( image0000267A )

1-27-1987 - The fans turned out in full force a the City County building to watch the Super Bowl. (Dennis Chamberlin/The Denver Post) ( image0000237A )

JAN 27 1987 - The crowd at the city and county building. (Lyn Alweis/The Denver Post) ( image0000272A )

JAN 27 1987 - Colfax and Lowell. "Chip Gallagher" has a close out sale on bronco items like a Bronco Peddent that reads Denver Broncos Super Bowl Champions Chip said if the Broncos had won 1 planned on working 1 more week, then spending a month in Matzalan, as it is, I'II spend the weekend in Pueblo. (Glen Martin/The Denver Post) ( image0000252A )

JAN 9 1987 - Jim Turner and his Super Bowl ring (Lyn Alweis/The Denver Post) ( 9-06132012-10001063A )

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