PHOTOS: Super Bowl XXII – Denver Broncos vs. Washington Redskins – 1988
January 22, 2014
Running back Gene Lang #33 of the Denver Broncos pushes through with the ball during Super Bowl XXII against the Washington Redskins at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California, on Jan. 31, 1988. The Redskins won 42-10. Rick Stewart/Allsport ( 9901005P SUPER BOWL XXII )
John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos and Dan Reeves talk to the press before Super Bowl XXII against the Washington Redskins at the Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Redskins defeated the Broncos 42-10. ( 1601005P BRONCOS V REDSKINS )
1988 - Broncos vs Redskins. Super Bowl. (Denver Post photo) ( image0000137A )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
11-1988 - San Diego, Jan. 25 - Denverites Theresa and Traci Najarin cheer as the Denver Broncos team bus passes by after arriving at the San Diego airport. (Damien Strohmeyer/The Denver Post) ( image0000138A )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos throws the ball during Super Bowl XXII against the Washington Redskins at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. .
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1988 - Ricky Nattiel scores on the first play of the Broncos first possession. Super Bowl. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( image0000142A )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Denver Broncos wide receivers Ricky Nattiel, Mark Jackson, and Vance Johnson (l to r) celebrate during Super Bowl XXII against the Washington Redskins at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Redskins won the game, 42-10. Rick Stewart/Allsport ( 701002P SUPER BOWL XXII )
Running back Steve Sewell #30 of the Denver Broncos runs in the open field during Super Bowl XXII against the Washington Redskins at the Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037176086 )
Wide receiver Ricky Sanders of the Washington Redskins attempting to avoid several Denver Broncos defenders during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart/Allsport ( 9701005P BRONCOS V REDSKINS )
Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams grimaces as he hits the ground in first quarter of Super Bowl XXII, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1988 in San Diego. Williams had a slight leg injury but returned to the game. At right is Denver Broncos defensive end Rulon Jones. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Dan Reeves, head coach of the Denver Broncos, claps after a successful play during Super Bowl XXII against the Washington Redskins at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Rick Stewart/Allsport ( 601005P SUPER BOWL XXII )
Quarterback John Elway of the Denver Broncos is ready to throw the ball during Super Bowl XXII against the Washington Redskins at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Rick Stewart/Allsport ( 901005P SUPER BOWL XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Defensive lineman Tony Lilly #22 of the Denver Broncos tries to stop wide receiver Art Monk #81 of the Washington Redskins during the Super Bowl XXII game at the Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Redskins won, 42-10. Rick Stewart/Allsport ( 9801100P SUPER BOWL XXII )
Wide receiver Ricky Sanders #83 of the Washington Redskins is stopped by the Denver Broncos running back Ken Bell #35 and defensive back Bruce Plummer #38 during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Rick Stewart/Allsport ( 501005P SUPER BOWL XXII )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway winds up to let go of a 56-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Ricky Nattiel in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXII against the Washington Redskins in San Diego, Calif., Jan. 31, 1988. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) ( NFL Hall of Famers )
Redskins wide receiver Gary Clark #84 makes a diving catch during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos. Rick Stewart/Allsport ( GARY CLARK REDSKINS )
Washington Redskins wide receiver Ricky Sanders #83 is tripped up by the Denver Broncos defense during Super Bowl XXII in San Diego, California. Rick Stewart/Allsport ( RICKY SANDERS REDSKINS )
Team banners hang along the top of Jack Murphy Stadium as the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos face off in Super Bowl XXII on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR038052035 )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Quarterback Doug Williams #17 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) ( 1641713RS_ACR020472073 )
Wide receiver Ricky Nattiel #84 of the Denver Broncos break away from a tackle by cornerback Barry Wilburn #45 of the Washington Redskins in route to the end zone during Super Bowl XXII at the Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037176055 )
Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos looks on during Super Bowl XXII against the Washington Redskins at the Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156051 )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Quarterback Doug Williams #17 of the Washington Redskins looks to his left as he calls a play at the line of scrimmage during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) ( 1641713RS_ACR021519001 )
Wide receiver Ricky Sanders of the Washington Redskins #83 leaps over a diving defensive player of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Rick Stewart/Allsport ( 4101002P SUPER BOWL XXII )
Washington Redskins running back Timmy Smith (36) goes around Denver Broncos linebacker Jim Ryan (50) on long run in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXII in San Diego, on January 31, 1988. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith) ( SMITH ON THE RUN )
Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos scrambles for yards during Super Bowl XXII against the Washington Redskins at the Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156052 )
Defensive back Kevin Clark #27 of the Denver Broncos celebrates as he believes the Broncos have recovered a fumble by Ricky Sanders of the Washington Redskins during a kick off in Super Bowl XXII at the Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988, in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037156019 )
Denver Broncos Ricky Nattiel (84) and Keith Bishop (54) sit dejectedly on the bench during second quarter of Super Bowl when the Washington Redskins scored a record-setting 35 points, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1988 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Tight end Clint Didier #86 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown during Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR066467009.jpg )
A Super Bowl XXII banner hangs in the stadium as the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos face off in Super Bowl XXII in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR038052034 )
Running back Kelvin Bryant #24 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball under pressure from the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR066467001.jpg )
A general view of the scoreboard before a game of the Washington Redskins against the Denver Broncos prior to Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044FGR_ACR037839002 )
Tight end Dave Truitt #85 of the Washington Redskins catches a pass under pressure from linebacker Ricky Hunley #98 of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR066467052.jpg )
Running back Timmy Smith #36 of the Washington Redskins runs for a touchdown under pressure from the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR066467048.jpg )
Wide receiver Ricky Sanders #83 of the Washington Redskins returns a kickoff under pressure from the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR066467045.jpg )
Quarterback Jay Schroeder #10 of the Washington Redskins drops back to pass under pressure from defensive end Karl Mecklenburg #77 of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR066467046.jpg )
Defensive end Charles Mann #71 of the Washington Redskins tackles running back Gene Lang #30 of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR066467019.jpg )
Quarterback Doug Williams #17 of the Washington Redskins goes down in pain in front of defensive end Karl Mecklenburg #77 of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. The Redskins won 42-10. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( ACR066467057.jpg )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway reacts after he was sacked in first half of Super Bowl XXII with the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1988 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Washington Redskins cornerback Barry Wilburn (45) tries to stop Denver Broncos Ricky Nattiel (84) from getting into the endzone after Nattiel hauled in pass from quarterback John Elway during first quarter of Super Bowl XXII, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1988 in San Diego. Nattiel scored on the 56-yard play. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Washington Redskins wide receiver Ricky Sanders (83) is followed by Denver Broncos cornerback mark Haynes (36) as he goes into the endzone for a touchdown in the 2nd quarter of Super Bowl XXII, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1988 in San Diego. Sanders, who set a record for most yardage in first half of a Super Bowl, scored on a pass from quarterback Doug Williams. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway stands dejected on the sidelines during final two minutes of Super Bowl game with Washington Redskins, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1988 in San Diego. Elway was sacked 5 times for 50 yards and was held to 14 completions in 38 attempts. Redskins won, 42-10. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXII - Denver Broncos vs Washington Redskins on January 31, 1988. The Redskins defeated the Broncos, 42-10. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Comedian Bob Hope gets driven onto the fiels with a cart resembling his likeness during Super Bowl XXII between the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos at Jack Murphy Stadium on January 31, 1988 in San Diego, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) ( 56261044GR_ACR037836037 )
Receivers Ricky Nattiel (left), Vance Johnson (center) and Mark Jackson of the Denver Broncos, The Three Amigos, pose for the camera during Media Day for Super Bowl XXII at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. Rick Stewart/Allsport ( 8101100P DENVER BRONCOS )
FEB 2 1988 - Broncos parade turns the corner at 17th St. and Broadway on the way to Civic Center rally. (Jerry Cleveland/The Denver Post) ( image0000169A )
1/25/1988 - San Diego, Jan. 25 - Wait Harris and his sone Chris, 2, watching the Denver Broncos arrive Monday in San Diego. (Damien Strohmeyer/The Denver Post) ( image0000216A )
FEB 1 1988 - Barrel lady Marge Smith and friends at Zangs cheer for the Broncos. (Duane Howell/The Denver Post) ( image0000192A )
1-1988 - 25th and Federal. William Walters holds up a Penant of Denver Broncos. (Glen Martin/The Denver Post) ( image0000057A )
FEB 2 1988 - Broncos homecoming party at big Mac . Player Mark Jackson ran up to the crowd for hugs and kisses. (Lyn Alweis/The Denver Post) ( image0000154A )