PHOTOS: Super Bowl XXXII – Denver Broncos vs. Green Bay Packers – 1998
January 22, 2014
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (C) is carried by teammates Ed McCaffrey (L) and Bubby Brister (R) after the Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24 to win Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego, CA 25 January. (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) ( SAWH980126194870 )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway holds the Super Bowl trophy as he celebrates the Broncos 34-21 victory over the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego on Sunday, Jan. 25, 1997. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) ( SUPER BOWL )
Caption: Denver Broncos John Elway directs his blockers as he scrambles for yardage during the first half of Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. The Broncos Faced the Green Bay Packers. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 AC #008 )
Caption: Denver Broncos Steve Atwater takes down Green Bay Packers Antonio Freeman during the first quarter of Super Bowl XXXII. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 JL #037 )
Denver Broncos Keith Traylor celebrates after making a 3rd down and long stop aginst the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB 001 JL )
Caption: Green Bay Packers Mark Chmura comes down with a second quarter touchdown reception as Denver Broncos Tyrone Braxton covers on the play during Super Bowl XXXII. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 AC #016 )
John Elway celebrates with, left, Bubby Brister, and Jeff Lewis during Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. The Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24. Photographer: (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB 014 KG )
Denver Broncos Terrell Davis celebrates his first quarter touchdown with Derek Loville as the Broncos face the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 KG #012 )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Terrell Davis runs for yardage during the first quarter of play during Super Bowl XXXII agianst Green Bay Packers. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 AC #38 )
Caption: Denver Broncos Alfred Williams is held by Green Bay Packers Adam Timmerman during Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB 012 KG )
Caption: Denver Broncos Steve Atwater wraps up Green Bay Packers Brett Favre for a sack during the second half of Super Bowl XXXII. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 JL #019 )
Caption: Green Bay Packers Brett Favre is chased by John Mobley during the first half of the Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 JL #036 )
Caption: Denver Broncos Tyrone Braxton celebrates his first quarter interception from Green Bay Packers Brett Favre during Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 KG #010 )
Denver Broncos Steve Atwater knocks the ball away from Green Bay Packers Brett Favre during Super Bowl XXXII. Denver recovered the ball on the play during the first quarter. (Kent Meireis/The Denver Post ( SB 1/25 KM #013 )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway scrambles for an eight-yard gain in the second half of Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers in San Diego. In the background is Green Bay Packers defender Reggie White. (DOUG COLLIER/AFP/Getty Images) ( SAWH980126194680 )
Denver Broncos Terrell Davis holds on to the ball as Green Bay Packers Reggie White tries to strip the ball during Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 JL #009 )
Denver Broncos John Elway releases a pass during Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB 002 KG )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Denver Broncos John Elway is given the Mile High Salute by Howard Griffith after Elway ran into the end zone untouched for a score during Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB 005 JL )
Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Brocos in action against the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (Andy Lyons/Allsport) ( 8701005P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Caption: Denver Broncos Tony Veland makes a tackle on Green Bay Packers Antonio Freeman during Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB 011 JL )
A Denver Broncos cheerleader performs during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (Andy Lyons/Allsport) ( 0601535P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Frank Winters #52 of the Green Bay Packers lines up against the Denver Broncos defense during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (Andy Lyons/Allsport) ( 1901535P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Shannon Sharpe #84 of the Denver Broncos carries the football against the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Andy Lyons/Allsport) ( 2301535P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Terrell Davis #30 of the Denver Broncos is tackeled by Leroy Butler #36 and Tyrone Williams #37 of the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Andy Lyons/Allsport) ( 3801074P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos runs into the end zone for the touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Andy Lyons/Allsport) ( 4301535P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Steve Atwater #27 of the Denver Broncos celebrates against the Green Packers during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Andy Lyons/Allsport) ( 4601535P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Brett Favre #4 of the Green Bay Packers avoids being sacked by John Mobley #51 and Neil Smith #90 of the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Andy Lyons/Allsport) ( 4801074P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos scrambles with the football against the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (Andy Lyons/Allsport) ( 6001535P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Dedrick Dodge #33 and kicker Jason Elam #1 of the Denver Broncos celebrate against the Green Bay Packers during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Jamie Squire/Allsport) ( 7001005P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Place kicker Ryan Longwell #8 of the Green Bay Packers kicks the ball during the Super Bowl XXXII against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Broncos defeated the Packers 31-24. (Jamie Squire/Allsport) ( 0501543P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway celebrates after running back Terrell Davis scored on a two-yard run in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA 25 January. TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images) ( SAWH980126194470 )
Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre (L) avoids the rush by Denver Broncos defender John Mobley (R) in the first half of Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA 25 January. In the background is Earl Dotson of the Green Bay Packers. (DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images) ( SAWH980126194530 )
Green Bay Packers tight end Mark Chmura (L) makes a touchdown catch as Denver Broncos defender Tyrone Braxton (R) tries to knock it down in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. ( SAWH980126194550 )
Green Bay Packers running back Dorsey Levens runs for a gain in the first half of Super Bowl XXXII against the Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. ( SAWH980126194560 )
Motown legends Smokey Robinson (L) and Martha Reeves (R) perform during halftime at Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium at San Diego, CA 25 January. The halftime show celebrated the 40th anniversary of Motown Records. (DOUG COLLIER/AFP/Getty Images) ( SAWH980126194750 )
A fan cheers in front of a sign reading "Elway for President" during a rally and parade held in honor of Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos 27 January at the City and County Building in Downtown Denver, Colorado. Several thousand people watched and cheered the Broncos in the rally for their Super Bowl XXXII victory over the Green Bay Packers. (DOUG COLLIER/AFP/Getty Images) ( SAWH980128195970 )
Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass during Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at the Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Broncos defeated the Packers 31-24. (Rick Stewart/Allsport) ( 3701005P BRONCOS V PACKERS )
Terrell Davis #30 of the Denver Broncos in action during the NFL Super Bowl XXXII Game against the Green Bay Packers at the Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Broncos defeated the Packers 31-24. (Doug Pensinger/Allsport) ( 2301074P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
The Beach Boys perform during the pre-game celebrations of Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (Rick Stewart /Allsport) ( 1301005P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis runs for a short gain in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXXII at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. The Broncos defeated the Packers 31-24 anbd Davis was the game's Most Valuable Player. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos runnig back Terrell Davis (30) runs for a short yard gain in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXXII at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. The Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24 and Davis was the game's Most Valuable Player. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway scrambles during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis holds up the ball after he crosses the end zone to score in the second half of Super Bowl XXXII at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway is upended during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXII at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. Green Bay Packers' Brian Williams (51), Mike Prior (31) and Seth Joyner are in on the play. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos' John Elway celebrates Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, during the second half of Super Bowl XXXII at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. The Broncos defeated the Packers 31-24. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan) ( SUPER BOWL )
Green Bay Packers' Tyrone Williams (37) breaks up a pass intended for Denver Broncos' Rod Smith during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. The Broncos defeated the Packers 31-24. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk) ( SUPER BOWL )
Fireworks explode high over San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium at the start of Super Bowl XXXII Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. The Broncos defeated the Packers 31-24. (AP Photo/Brian Diggs) ( SUPER BOWL )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Denver Broncos' Terrell Davis gains yardage after eluding Green Bay Packers linebacker Brian Williams to set up the Broncos first touchdown during the first quarter of Super Bowl XXXII Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos defenders Keith Traylor (94) and Jon Hesse (51) celebrate after stopping Green Bay Packers' Dorsey Levens, on ground, at Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. (AP Photo/John Gaps III) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis (30) scores the first touchdown for the Broncos during Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk) ( SUPER BOWL )
Thunder the Denver Broncos mascot takes to the field after a Denver score in Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB 003 JL )
Green Bay Packers' Mark Chmura reaches for a touchdown pass despite defensive efforts by Denver Broncos' Tyrone Braxton during the second half of Super Bowl XXXII at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ( SUPER BOWL )
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike Holmgren, right, congratulates Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan, center, after Denver's 31-24 Super Bowl XXXII victory in San Diego Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) ( SUPER BOWL )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Shannon Sharpe #84 and teammates hold up the Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. ( 3301543P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Quarterback John Elway #7 of the Denver Broncos gives the thumbs up after the Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24 to win Super Bowl XXXII on January 25, 1998 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (DOUG COLLIER/AFP/Getty Images) ( SAWH980126194880 )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII quarterbacks Brett Favre, left, of the Green Bay Packers, and John Elway, of the Denver Broncos, meet on the field during warm-ups at Qualcomm Stadium Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos safety Tyrone Braxton (34) reaches out to touch the Vince Lombardi trophy held high by his teammates after Denver's 31-24 victory in Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway gets a kiss from his wife Janet after Denver's 31-24 victory over Green Bay in Super Bowl XXXII at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998. (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis holds the Lombardi trophy in the air after Denver beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24 in Super Bowl XXXII Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998, at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk) ( SUPER BOWL )
The owner of the Denver Broncos Pat Bowlen receives a Waterford crystal sculpture from Foley's President & CEO Tom Hogan commorating the Broncos' Super Bowl XXXII victory over the Green Bay Packers. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( Parade JL 8 )
John Elway carries his son, Jack, on his shoulders a after the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 KG #029 )
A unidentified fan holds up a Denver Post at the end of Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego as the Denver Broncos beat the Green Bay Packers. (Kent Meireis/The Denver Post) ( SB 1/25 KM #034 )
Tickets for Super Bowl XXXII between the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24.(Jon Ferry/Allsport) ( 4001646P SUPER BOWL XXXII )
Caption: Fans await the start of Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego CA. The Denver Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB 004 KG )
US folk singer Jewel performs the US national anthem "The Star Spangled Banner" 25 January before Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. The defending champion Green Bay Packers are playing the Denver Broncos. (ROBERT SULLIVAN/AFP/Getty Images) ( SAWH980126194520 )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )
Super Bowl XXXII - Denver Broncos vs Green Bay Packers on January 25, 1998. John Elway and the Broncos beat the Packers 31-24. (Denver Post file photo) ( Super Bowl XXII )