Broncos, Elway driven by desire to honor ailing owner
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Executive Vice President of Football Operations/ General Manager John Elway (right) and former Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe (left) celebrate the AFC Conference Championship playoff game after the Broncos defeated the New England Patriots
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Ever since he returned to his beloved Broncos five years ago, John Elway has been eager to utter four words in particular.
"This one's for Pat!"
Team owner Pat Bowlen declared, "This one's for John!" while jabbing the Lombardi Trophy into the air following the Broncos' 31-24 win over Green Bay 18 years ago in San Diego after Elway helicoptered his way into NFL immortality i...
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