Sept 22,2001
Denver,CO-Goodbye to Mile High Stadium!!
                  Elway vs Montana

John Elway connected with Mark Jackson for the game winning 2 point conversion with under 2 minutes remaining to defeat a cast of former NFL greats led by Joe Montana 34-33 in 9Man Flag Football Action. The game was the largest attended flag football game, with 34,000 paid tickets..(The 1999 Margarita Bowl in San Diego with Doug Flutie drew 3,000 fans).
     Down 27-26, with 2:13 remaining in the game, Elway hit, hall of famer RB-Floyd Little on a 15 yard pass to go up 32-27. The Broncos elected to go for two, and Elway Connected with Mark Jackson(one of the three amigos from 1987-1989) which turned out to be the game winner. The NFL legends scored two plays latter when former Seattle Seahawk QB Dave Krieg connected with Sanjay Beach on a 60 yard pass, where he shaked and baked into the endzone. With the score now 34-33 and 1:36 seconds remaining, the NFL Legends went for two and the win! The Legends where in the wishbone offense and a sweep to Roger Craig could have given them the win but a mishandled snap prevailed the Bronco win. On the Last play John Elway's son Jack(12 years Old) handed off to RB Floyd Little to end the game.
     To start off the Game, Joe Montana looked like he was still in the NFL ,as he marched the legends down field for an opening drive score when he connected with Louie Wright on a 5 yard pass, David Treadwell(kicked for both teams) kicked the extra point to make it 7-0. On the Broncos first drive, Elway looked sharp as he ran in for a TD from 10 yards out, a Treadwell Kicked tied it at 7. On the next play Montana connected on a 70 yard pass to Walter Stanley, a treadwell kick gave the legends a 14-7 lead. With 1:44 Left in the 1st quarter Elway connected with Mark Jackson on a 20 yard TD pass, a treadwell kick tied the score at 14. In the second quarter Dave Krieg took the NFL legends down field and completed an 8 yard TD pass to Sanjay Beach, a treadwell kick gave the Legends a 21-14 lead. On the last play of the half Elway connected with Reggie Rivers on a 20 yard TD pass to end the scoring at the half. Treadwell tried a fake field goal and was de-flagged at the 2yard line. The score at the half was Legends 21 Broncos 20.
     In the 2nd half Montana started the scoring with a 10 yard TD pass to former teammate RB-Roger Craig. Montana appeared to connect with Sonja Beach for the two point conversion, but head Referee and former NFL official Ben Dreith ruled that he was out of bounds. Beach appeared to be in bounds and the call turned out to be costly. On the next offense series Elway hit Steve Foley in the enzone on a 15 yard pass, the extra point failed and the Legends were in the lead 27-26, when Elway worked his final magic at Mile High stadium. Elway connected with Little with 2:13 left and Hitting Mark Jackson for the 2 point conversion and the winning score. The game was followed by an amazing fireworks display as it marked the closing of Mile High Stadium.
    Players signed autographs before the game. Joe Montana was hoarded by fans as he approached the signing table and was escorted away from eager fans.
    During the the pre-game ceremonies recruits from the Army,Navy and Marine Corps were sworn to service.

This game will be aired on ESPN!!-Date to be announced

Interviews
Mark Jackson-
FlagMag-When was the last Time you played flag football?
"Last year in October at the Denver Let it Fly tournament"

Would you consider playing for team USA at this years World Cup?
"Id like to, but i need to get in better shape"

William Perry-"Refrigerator"
Flagmag-Have you ever played flag football before?
"I played a few games  in intramurals  at Clemson back in 1981.

FlagMag-Would you consider playing for Team USA at the World Cup?
Oh, No, Im retired from football. Im just gonna relax and do some fishing

Note-John Elway hosted a welcome party where he auctioned off a NFL Jersey with signatures of John Elway,Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas, and Dan Marino. The Jersey sold for $8,000.

Denver Broncos-Roster
John Elway
Craig Morton
Red Miller
Chris Miller
Rick Upchurch
Randy Gradishar
Mike Harden
Vance Johnson
Karl Mecklenberg
David Treadwell
Flyod Little
Mark Cooper
Riley Odoms
Steve Foley
Greg Boyd
Larry Brunson
Reggie Rivers
Mike Horan
Dave Studdard
Keith Kartz
Jim Jensen
Mark Jackson
Haven Mosses
Billy Thompson
Jim Ryan
Louie Wright
Barney Chavous

NFL Legends-Roster
Joe Montana
Dave Stalls
Walter Stanley
Cullen Bryant
Kenny King
Danan Hughes
Davie Kreig
Butch Johnson
Barry Helton
William "Refrigator" Perry
Walter White
Roger Craig
Mike Wilson
Everson Walls
Merton Hanks
Dennis Thurman
Sanjay Beach
Ralph Tamm
Norm Johnson
Eric Wright
Bubba Paris
Jesse Sapolu
Jacob Green
Billy Sims
Ottis Anderson
Guy McIntyre


Mile High Stadium

Mile High Stadium

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John Elway commands the Broncos huddle at practice

John Elway takes the snap at practice

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