Elway was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection, two-time Super Bowl MVP, and was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1987. He was also named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1980s and 1990s. Elway was known for his ability to make big plays, often leading the Broncos to come-from-behind victories. He was also known for his durability, playing in every game for his entire career.
Elway retired after the 1998 season and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. He returned to the Broncos in 2011 as the team's executive vice president of football operations and general manager. He was instrumental in the team's success, leading them to a Super Bowl victory in 2016.
John Elway is one of the most successful and beloved players in NFL history. He was a great leader on the field and a great mentor off the field. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game.
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