Denver Native (Carol)
01-08-2015, 02:38 PM
The fine citizens of Colorado, and many more from all over the West, began their search for the “next John Elway” the very same day that the John Elway finally said goodbye to the NFL.
May 2nd is a most significant day in Colorado. In 1983, it was the day that John Elway became a Denver Bronco. And in 1999, it was the day he suddenly was not.
That particular Sunday – the day that Elway announced he’d be walking away from professional football – was the first of 832 consecutive Sundays that he was no longer the Broncos leader. But “The Duke” was much more than the man in charge – he was Denver. The pigeon-toed quarterback was the man who put Denver on the map – for good. When people across the globe envisioned Denver, they no longer pictured a dusty old cow town; first and foremost, they thought of John Elway. But on May 2, 1999, after 16 magnificent NFL seasons, the greatest player in Denver Broncos history was joining the general population.
And so the search began.
rest - long article, but very good
http://milehighsports.com/2015/01/06/sportsperson-of-the-year-john-elway/
May 2nd is a most significant day in Colorado. In 1983, it was the day that John Elway became a Denver Bronco. And in 1999, it was the day he suddenly was not.
That particular Sunday – the day that Elway announced he’d be walking away from professional football – was the first of 832 consecutive Sundays that he was no longer the Broncos leader. But “The Duke” was much more than the man in charge – he was Denver. The pigeon-toed quarterback was the man who put Denver on the map – for good. When people across the globe envisioned Denver, they no longer pictured a dusty old cow town; first and foremost, they thought of John Elway. But on May 2, 1999, after 16 magnificent NFL seasons, the greatest player in Denver Broncos history was joining the general population.
And so the search began.
rest - long article, but very good
http://milehighsports.com/2015/01/06/sportsperson-of-the-year-john-elway/