A couple weeks ago, the Broncos signed Jason Elam for a one day contract or one week whatever. The sole reason for doing this was so he could retire a Denver Bronco. Elway may have left in May of 1999 but this truly is the end of the era.
Let me tell you all a story. The date was November 22, 1999. It is Monday Night Football at Old Mile High. I had gone to Denver for the weekend and the game. It was my first time ever to a Broncos game. I was by myself. I stayed at a friend's house in Denver, a fellow Rambler. Anyway, I digress. The weather was super cold. Denver weather can be very sporadic. By the time of kick off, it was negative weather with a very negative windchill. It did not stop me from tailgating with random people in the parking lot. Hell, I was drinking the barrel man. Yes, he does not wear anything beside the barrel and no, I will not tell you how I know.
Did I mention yet that it was Oakland? The Raiders were in town. To say I was excited would be an understatement. Oh my! MNF, Raiders-Broncos, my first trip to Old Mile High...wow. This was the year after Elway retired. Oakland was pretty good. Well, this game goes to the wire. Elam attempts a 53 yard field goal with seconds on the clock to tie the game. 53 yard FG in negative weather. Waiting for him to kick the field goal was nerve racking. I was so NERVOUS. He of course made it! The crowd erupted.
In overtime, Olandis Gary busts a 24yd run into the endzone to win the game 27-21. What a game! What a finish!!!! My first game ever in Denver was a huge success!
Thank you Jason Elam for all the years and helping us win back to back Superbowls! Enjoy retirement!
1 comment:
He made a mistake by retiring a Bronco. Now he is guaranteed not to make the Hall of Fame.
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