PHOTOS: Super Bowl XXXIII – Denver Broncos vs. Atlanta Falcons – 1999
January 22, 2014
Denver Broncos John Elway celebrates his second Super Bowl victory as the Broncos beat the Atalanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 048 )
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Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) passes as Atlanta Falcons defensive end Lester Archambeau (92) puts pressure on during Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Dave MArtin) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway falls across the goal line to score during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Doug Mills) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway drops back to pass against the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Jan. 31, 1999 at Pro Player Stadium. Elway, who was named the game's Most Valuable Player, led the Broncos to a 34-19 win over the Falcons, bringing another NFL championship to the team . (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway runs through a hole in the Atlanta Falcons line to score in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. At left is Falcons defensive tackle Travis Hall. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos linebacker Bill Romanowski greets fans as he leaves Pro Player Stadium in Miami Sunday Jan. 31, 1999, after the Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-19 in Super Bowl XXXIII. (AP Photo/Doug Mills) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway celebrates a Broncos fourth quarter touchdown against the Altanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. (AP Photo/Doug Mills) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway pumps his fist as he runs off the field after scoring against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter on a quarterback keeper in Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Doug Mills) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos' Bill Romanowski celebrates after sacking Falcon's quarterback Chris Chandler in the opening drive of Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, right, and head coach Mike Shanahan laugh on the victory stand following their 34-19 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) ( SUPER BOWL )
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) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Bronco quarterback John Elway scrambles out of the pocket during the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999 at Pro Player Stadium. The Broncos beat the Falcons 34-19 in Sunday's game. (AP Photo/Eric Draper) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos Darrien Gordon runs after an interception in the third quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, in Miami. Gordon had two interceptions in the Broncos' 34-19 win. (AP Photo/Doug Mills) ( Super Bowl )
Atlanta Falcons kicker Morten Andersen kicks a field goal as Dan Stryzinski looks on during second quarter action at of Super Bowl XXXIII against the Denver Broncos in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. Andersen missed the goal. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway celebrates after scoring on a quarterback keeper in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. Elway was named the MVP of the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ( SUPER BOWL )
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Chandler (12) is sacked by Denver Broncos linebacker Bill Romanowski (53) during the first quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Doug Mills) ( SUPER BOWL )
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Chandler kneels on the field at Pro Player Stadium during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII against the Denver Broncos in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. The Broncos beat the Falcons 34-19. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos cornerback Darrien Gordon (21) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass thrown by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Chandler in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. The Broncos beat the Falcons 34-19. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) drives for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons' Travis Hall (98) defends in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami Sunday Jan. 31, 1999. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. Broncos Dan Neil, rear left obscured, is also in on the play. (AP Photo/Bob Galbraith) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway celebrates the Broncos 34-19 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII, in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/John Gaps III) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway looks up after crossing the goal line in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. The Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-19. At right is Broncos lineman Mark Schlereth. (AP Photo/Eric Draper) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos defensive end Trevor Pryce (93) gives defensive tackle Maa Tanuvasa a high five during Super Bowl XXXIII action against the Atlanta Falcons in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. Falcons quarterback Chris Chandler is at bottom right. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) ( SUPER BOWL )
Atlanta Falcons quaterback Chris Chandler is wrapped up by Denver Broncos defense end Maa Tanuvasa during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. (AP Photo/Doug Mills) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith (80) catches a pass for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons saftey Eugene Robinson (41) moves in during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos cornerback Darrien Gordon runs after he intercepted a pass by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Chandler in the third quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) ( SUPER BOWL )
[SB33] Caption: MIAMI - Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Reeves watches his team during pre-game warmups at Pro Player Stadium Sunday afternoon prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXIII. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 018 )
Denver Broncos Shannon Sharpe watches pre-game festivities at Pro Player Stadium Sunday prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXIII. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 023 )
ohn Elway takes to the field during introductions at Pro Player Stadium Sunday prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXIII. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 025 )
Atlanta Falcons Cornelius Bennett is not able to keep Denver Broncos Howard Griffith out of the endzone for the Broncos first touchdown of Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 028 )
Denver Broncos Rod Smith makes a 41 yard pass reception and run as Atlanta Falcons Michael Booker gives a push during the a first quarter drive that setup the Broncos first touchdown of Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 029 )
Denver Broncos Terrell Davis makes a nice gain as Ray Buchanan covers for the Atalanta Falcons during the first quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 030 )
Denver Broncos John Elway celebrates a touchdown pass to Rod Smith during the 2nd quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 036 )
Denver Broncos fans cheer at Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 039 )
Denver Broncos Ed McCaffrey pulls in a John Elway pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the 3rd quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 041 )
Denver Broncos Darrius Johnson returns a 3rd quarter interception against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 043 )
Denver Broncos Darrius Johnson returns a 3rd quarter interception against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (Craig F. Walker/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 043 )
Denver Broncos Terrell Davis runs for big yards during the 4th quarter of Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 046 )
Denver Broncos John Elway celebrates his 4th quarter touchdown during Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 049 )
Denver Broncos John Elway laughs with teamate Mark Schlereth after Elway scored his 4th quarter touchdown in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 050 )
Atlanta Falcons Bob Whitfield (70) and Ephraim Salaam (74) sit on the bench surrounded by confetti following their 34-19 loss to the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ( SUPER BOWL )
Darien Gordon runs back his 4th quarter interception during Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 053 )
Denver Broncos' Shannon Sharpe wears a Broncos hat after the Broncos 34-19 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. Denver tight end Shannon Sharpe twisted his left knee in the first quarter of the Super Bowl and, after appearing briefly later in the quarter, was out for the rest of the game. Sharpe was hurt when he was hit on his knee and flipped over by cornerback Ray Buchanan's tackle on a 14-yard reception to the Atlanta 1-yard line. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) ( SUPER BOWL )
Denver Broncos Mike Shanahan waves to the crowd after the Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII at Pro Player Stadium. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 058 )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway points to the trophy following the Broncos' 34-19 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Super Bowl XXXIII Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999 in Miami. (AP Photo/John Gaps III) ( NFL Hall of Famers )
Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway, right, and head coach Mike Shanahan laugh on the victory stand following their 34-19 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File) ( Broncos Shanahan Fired Football )
Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Reeves, right, and Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan greet each other after the Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19 at Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ( SUPER BOWL )
KISS performs during the pregame show at Super Bowl XXXIII, in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) ( SUPER BOWL )
John Elway enters the playing field at Pro Player stadium for pre-game warmups before Super Bowl XXXIII Sunday afternoon. (John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 016 )
Fireworks blast off at Pro Player Stadium Sunday prior to the start of Super Bowl XXXIII. (John Sunderland/The Denver Post) ( SB33 1/31 022 )