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John Elway stats, milestones of a Hall of Fame career in photos
Quarterback John Elway played 16 NFL seasons with the Denver Broncos. Elway was a nine-time Pro-Bowl selection, the 1987 Most Valuable Player, 1992 Walter Payton Man of the Year and the first overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft. Take a look at other big milestones from John Elway's career.
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April 26, 1983 - No. 1 overall draft pick
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May 2, 1983 - Traded to the Denver Broncos
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Sept. 18, 1983 - First career passing touchdown
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Jan. 11, 1987 - The Drive
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Jan. 25, 1987 - Super Bowl XXI
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Feb. 1, 1987 - Pro Bowl
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Jan. 30, 1988 - MVP
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Jan. 31, 1988 - Super Bowl XXII
Al Messerschmidt/Associated Press
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Jan. 28, 1990 - Super Bowl XXIV
Associated Press
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1992 - Walter Payton Man of the Year
Greg Trott/Associated Press
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Jan. 21, 1998 - Super Bowl XXXII
Ed Andrieski/Associated Press
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Jan. 31, 1999 - Super Bowl XXXIII
Tom DiPace/Associated Press
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May 2, 1999 - Retires
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Aug. 8, 2004 - HOF
Ron Schwane/Associated Press
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