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Which team originally drafted Elway?

  • Denver Broncos

  • Baltimore Colts

  • New York Giants

  • Cleveland Browns

Answer

The Baltimore Colts, now known as the Indianapolis Colts, originally drafted Elway with the first overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft. However, Elway refused to play for the Colts and threatened retirement, leading to a trade to the Denver Broncos, where he became a legendary quarterback and won two Super Bowls.
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