Broncos Legends: Howard Griffith's Broncos career in photos

Photos of former Broncos fullback Howard Griffith from his time in Denver, which included two Super Bowl victories.

Howard Griffith's 1997 team headshot.
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Howard Griffith's 1997 team headshot.

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Howard Griffith waits on the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on July 26, 1997.
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Howard Griffith waits on the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on July 26, 1997.

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Howard Griffith tackles an opposing player against the Buffalo Bills at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on July 26, 1997.
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Howard Griffith tackles an opposing player against the Buffalo Bills at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on July 26, 1997.

Howard Griffith advances the ball upfield during the wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.
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Howard Griffith advances the ball upfield during the wild card game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 27, 1997.

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Howard Griffith scores a receiving touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on January 11, 1998.
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Howard Griffith scores a receiving touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on January 11, 1998.

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Howard Griffith clears the way for Terrell Davis when the rush is on against the San Diego Chargers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 21, 1997.
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Howard Griffith clears the way for Terrell Davis when the rush is on against the San Diego Chargers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 21, 1997.

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Denver Broncos running backs Vaughn Hebron (22) Howard Griffith (29), coach Bobby Turner, running backs Derek Loville (31), Anthony Lynn (37) and Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis (30) give Mile High Salutes as they pose for a photo during the NFL Super Bowl 32 Media Day, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in San Diego. They defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
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Denver Broncos running backs Vaughn Hebron (22) Howard Griffith (29), coach Bobby Turner, running backs Derek Loville (31), Anthony Lynn (37) and Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis (30) give Mile High Salutes as they pose for a photo during the NFL Super Bowl 32 Media Day, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998, in San Diego. They defeated the Green Bay Packers 31-24. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

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Howard Griffith rushes for a short gain against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
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Howard Griffith rushes for a short gain against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.

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Howard Griffith blocks ahead of running back terrell Davis in Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
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Howard Griffith blocks ahead of running back terrell Davis in Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.

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Howard Griffith takes a 23-yard pass to the Green Bay 8-yard line with 2 minutes to go to set up the Broncos' final scoring drive. This was Elway's only pass of that drive, which was helped by a tremendous block by Ed McCaffrey (in the foreground) during Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
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Howard Griffith takes a 23-yard pass to the Green Bay 8-yard line with 2 minutes to go to set up the Broncos' final scoring drive. This was Elway's only pass of that drive, which was helped by a tremendous block by Ed McCaffrey (in the foreground) during Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.

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Howard Griffith takes a 23-yard pass to the Green Bay 8-yard line with 2 minutes to go to set up the Broncos' final scoring drive in Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
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Howard Griffith takes a 23-yard pass to the Green Bay 8-yard line with 2 minutes to go to set up the Broncos' final scoring drive in Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.

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Howard Griffith hugs head coach Mike Shanahan after winning Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.
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Howard Griffith hugs head coach Mike Shanahan after winning Super Bowl XXXII against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998.

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Howard Griffith salutes with teammate Terrell Davis after Griffith scored on a 3-yard reception against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA on September 20, 1998.
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Howard Griffith salutes with teammate Terrell Davis after Griffith scored on a 3-yard reception against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, CA on September 20, 1998.

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Howard Griffith looks to pick up extra yardage upfield against the Seattle Seahawks at Kingdome in Seattle, WA on October 11, 1998.
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Howard Griffith looks to pick up extra yardage upfield against the Seattle Seahawks at Kingdome in Seattle, WA on October 11, 1998.

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Howard Griffith scores on a 14-yard touchdown reception against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Landover, MD on September 27, 1998.
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Howard Griffith scores on a 14-yard touchdown reception against the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Landover, MD on September 27, 1998.

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Howard Griffith provides a block for Terrell Davis against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.
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Howard Griffith provides a block for Terrell Davis against the Oakland Raiders at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 22, 1998.

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Howard Griffith dives over the goal line for a touchdown against the New York Jets at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 17, 1999.
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Howard Griffith dives over the goal line for a touchdown against the New York Jets at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 17, 1999.

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Howard Griffith breaks a tackle and leaps into the endzone against the New York Jets at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 17, 1999.
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Howard Griffith breaks a tackle and leaps into the endzone against the New York Jets at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 17, 1999.

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Howard Griffith salutes with Terrell Davis after Griffith's touchdown against the New York Jets at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 17, 1999.
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Howard Griffith salutes with Terrell Davis after Griffith's touchdown against the New York Jets at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 17, 1999.

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Howard Griffith makes a reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.
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Howard Griffith makes a reception against the Miami Dolphins at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on January 9, 1999.

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Howard Griffith celebrates in the locker room against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
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Howard Griffith celebrates in the locker room against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.

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Howard Griffith celebrates with the fans as he heads into the locker room against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
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Howard Griffith celebrates with the fans as he heads into the locker room against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.

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Howard Griffith provides a lead block for Terrell Davis against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.
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Howard Griffith provides a lead block for Terrell Davis against the Atlanta Falcons at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, FL on January 31, 1999.

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Howard Griffith makes a reception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 5, 1999.
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Howard Griffith makes a reception against the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on December 5, 1999.

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Howard Griffith holds hands with teammates during a postgame talk against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, LA on December 3, 2000.
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Howard Griffith holds hands with teammates during a postgame talk against the New Orleans Saints at Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, LA on December 3, 2000.

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Howard Griffith tries to elude a Chargers defender against the San Diego Chargers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 19, 2000.
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Howard Griffith tries to elude a Chargers defender against the San Diego Chargers at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on November 19, 2000.

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Howard Griffith make a reception against the Oakland Raiders at Network Associates Coliseum in Denver, CO on September 17, 2000.
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Howard Griffith make a reception against the Oakland Raiders at Network Associates Coliseum in Denver, CO on September 17, 2000.

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