John Elway
Inducted:
2004
Player Stats
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
Born:
June 28, 1960
Port Angeles, Washington, U.S.
Position:
Quarterback
College:
Stanford (1979–1982)
John Elway was one of the NFL’s most dynamic quarterbacks, known for his powerful arm, clutch performances, and unmatched competitive spirit. Drafted first overall in 1983, Elway led the Denver Broncos for 16 seasons, reaching five Super Bowls and winning back-to-back titles in his final two years (1997, 1998). Famous for “The Drive” — a legendary 98-yard game-tying march in the 1986 AFC Championship — Elway built a career defined by late-game heroics.
He retired as the NFL’s all-time winningest quarterback with 148 wins, passing for over 51,000 yards and 300 touchdowns. His rare combination of athleticism and toughness made him a dual threat and a leader on and off the field. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, Elway remains a Broncos legend and a symbol of perseverance.
Elway's Awards and Honors
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXII, XXXIII)
- Super Bowl MVP (XXXIII)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1987, 1993, 1996)
- 9× Pro Bowl (1986, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996–1998)
- Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
- 2× Pac-10 Player of the Year (1980, 1982)
- Pop Warner Trophy (1982)
- 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1980, 1982)
NFL Records
- NFL passing yards leader (1993)
- NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1987)
- NFL Man of the Year (1992)
NFL Teams
Denver Broncos (1983–1998)
NFL Draft:
1983: 1st round, 1st pick
Denver Broncos
Number Worn:
81, 71
NFL Stats
Seasons:
16 (1983–1998)
Games Played:
234
Passing Yards:
51,475
Passing Touchdowns:
300
Interceptions:
226
Completion %:
56.9%
Passer Rating:
79.9
Rushing Yards:
3,407
Rushing Touchdowns:
33
