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Celebrating International Day of Happiness with Broncos history

To celebrate International Day of Happiness, here are some of the happiest photos in Broncos history.

John Elway celebrates his — and the Broncos' — first Super Bowl victory as he is carried off the field by his teammates, surrounded by photographers and videographers. (Broncos photo archive)
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John Elway celebrates his — and the Broncos' — first Super Bowl victory as he is carried off the field by his teammates, surrounded by photographers and videographers. (Broncos photo archive)

Terrell Davis and Floyd Little laugh during a ceremony celebrating Davis's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017. (Gabriel Christus)
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Terrell Davis and Floyd Little laugh during a ceremony celebrating Davis's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017. (Gabriel Christus)

Haven Moses of the Denver Broncos holds the ball high as he scores his second touchdown of the 20-17 victory over the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship Game, which sent the Broncos to the Super Bowl on Jan. 1, 1978 in Denver. (AP Photo)
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Haven Moses of the Denver Broncos holds the ball high as he scores his second touchdown of the 20-17 victory over the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship Game, which sent the Broncos to the Super Bowl on Jan. 1, 1978 in Denver. (AP Photo)

Von Miller (58) celebrates after a sack against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on December 3, 2017. (Gabriel Christus)
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Von Miller (58) celebrates after a sack against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, on December 3, 2017. (Gabriel Christus)

Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen celebrates his and the team's first Super Bowl victory in the locker room after the game. (Broncos photo archive)
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Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen celebrates his and the team's first Super Bowl victory in the locker room after the game. (Broncos photo archive)

Peyton Manning smiles during third-quarter action against the Washington Redskins on October 27, 2013. (Eric Lars Bakke)
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Peyton Manning smiles during third-quarter action against the Washington Redskins on October 27, 2013. (Eric Lars Bakke)

Shannon Sharpe sings a song as he celebrates in the closing minutes of the Broncos' 37-13 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 14, 2003, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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Shannon Sharpe sings a song as he celebrates in the closing minutes of the Broncos' 37-13 victory over the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 14, 2003, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Rick Upchurch and Otis Armstrong laugh on the sideline. (Broncos photo archive)
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Rick Upchurch and Otis Armstrong laugh on the sideline. (Broncos photo archive)

Emmanuel Sanders (10) and Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrate in confetti after beating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field on January 24, 2016. (Ben Hays)
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Emmanuel Sanders (10) and Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrate in confetti after beating the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field on January 24, 2016. (Ben Hays)

Cornerback Champ Bailey (24) smiles during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, California, on Sept. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Cornerback Champ Bailey (24) smiles during an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, California, on Sept. 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Kicker Rich Karlis (3) jumps in celebration after kicking the winning 33-yard field goal at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)
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Kicker Rich Karlis (3) jumps in celebration after kicking the winning 33-yard field goal at 5:48 of overtime to give the Broncos a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo/Vernon Biever)

John Elway (7) celebrates with guard Mark Schlereth (69) after rushing the ball to the end zone during Super Bowl XXXIII on Jan. 31, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. (Allen Kee via AP)
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John Elway (7) celebrates with guard Mark Schlereth (69) after rushing the ball to the end zone during Super Bowl XXXIII on Jan. 31, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami. The Broncos defeated the Falcons 34-19. (Allen Kee via AP)

Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) and Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) share a laugh during second-quarter action in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013. (Ben Hays)
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Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) and Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) share a laugh during second-quarter action in the NFL game at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013. (Ben Hays)

Craig Morton walks off the field with coach Red Miller. (Broncos photo archive)
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Craig Morton walks off the field with coach Red Miller. (Broncos photo archive)

Defensive lineman Mario Fatafehi (68) celebrates on the sideline with teammate Reggie Hayward after forcing Oakland Raiders quarterback Rick Mirer to fumble late in the fourth quarter of Denver's 22-8 win in Oakland, California, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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Defensive lineman Mario Fatafehi (68) celebrates on the sideline with teammate Reggie Hayward after forcing Oakland Raiders quarterback Rick Mirer to fumble late in the fourth quarter of Denver's 22-8 win in Oakland, California, on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Wide receiver Mark Jackson (80) celebrates after scoring a 5-yard touchdown catch with 37 seconds remaining in regulation time of the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
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Wide receiver Mark Jackson (80) celebrates after scoring a 5-yard touchdown catch with 37 seconds remaining in regulation time of the Broncos 23-20 overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on January 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)

Tim Tebow celebrates his game-winning touchdown pass in an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 29-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)
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Tim Tebow celebrates his game-winning touchdown pass in an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos won 29-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Chris Schneider)

Safety Justin Simmons (31), left, celebrates Denver's win over the New Orleans Saints with Will Parks (34), right, in the locker room at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on November 13, 2016. (Eric Lars Bakke)
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Safety Justin Simmons (31), left, celebrates Denver's win over the New Orleans Saints with Will Parks (34), right, in the locker room at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on November 13, 2016. (Eric Lars Bakke)

In this Jan. 14, 2006, file photo, Broncos safety John Lynch celebrates an interception against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of an AFC divisional playoff game at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
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In this Jan. 14, 2006, file photo, Broncos safety John Lynch celebrates an interception against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter of an AFC divisional playoff game at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Linebacker Randy Gradishar (53) smiles on the sideline during an NFL game in Denver in 1979. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
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Linebacker Randy Gradishar (53) smiles on the sideline during an NFL game in Denver in 1979. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

Demaryius Thomas and Peyton Manning celebrate a 13-yard touchdown during third-quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver on December 30, 2012. (Ben Hays)
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Demaryius Thomas and Peyton Manning celebrate a 13-yard touchdown during third-quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field in Denver on December 30, 2012. (Ben Hays)

Rod Smith celebrates a victory over the Chiefs on December 6, 1998. (Broncos photo archive)
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Rod Smith celebrates a victory over the Chiefs on December 6, 1998. (Broncos photo archive)

Owen Daniels (81) celebrates his 12-yard reception for a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game on January 24, 2016. (Eric Lars Bakke)
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Owen Daniels (81) celebrates his 12-yard reception for a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game on January 24, 2016. (Eric Lars Bakke)

Broncos defenders Keith Traylor (94) and Jon Hesse (51) celebrate after stopping the Green Bay Packers' Dorsey Levens in Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium on  Jan. 25, 1998. (AP Photo/John Gaps III)
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Broncos defenders Keith Traylor (94) and Jon Hesse (51) celebrate after stopping the Green Bay Packers' Dorsey Levens in Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium on  Jan. 25, 1998. (AP Photo/John Gaps III)

Shannon Sharpe was all smiles after he sprinted down the sideline for a 68-yard touchdown, Elway's career-high 27th in one year, against the San Diego Chargers at Mile High Stadium on December 21, 1997. (Broncos photo archive)
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Shannon Sharpe was all smiles after he sprinted down the sideline for a 68-yard touchdown, Elway's career-high 27th in one year, against the San Diego Chargers at Mile High Stadium on December 21, 1997. (Broncos photo archive)

Trevor Pryce laughs with his coach after making a play on defense against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2003.
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Trevor Pryce laughs with his coach after making a play on defense against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio on September 7, 2003.

Steve Atwater celebrates the Broncos' victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII on January 31, 1999.
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Steve Atwater celebrates the Broncos' victory against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII on January 31, 1999.

Former Bronco Gary Zimmerman, a member of  the 1998 Super Bowl team who was inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, acknowledges the fans during halftime ceremonies at Invesco Field October 5, 2008. (Eric Lars Bakke)
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Former Bronco Gary Zimmerman, a member of  the 1998 Super Bowl team who was inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, acknowledges the fans during halftime ceremonies at Invesco Field October 5, 2008. (Eric Lars Bakke)

DeMarcus Ware smiles during a practice on Dec. 26, 2015. (Ben Swanson)
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DeMarcus Ware smiles during a practice on Dec. 26, 2015. (Ben Swanson)

President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016. (Ben Hays)
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President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway holds up the Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium on February 7, 2016. (Ben Hays)

Shane Ray (56) celebrates with teammate Corey Nelson (52) postgame in the locker room after Denver defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 in overtime on November 29, 2015. (Eric Lars Bakke)
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Shane Ray (56) celebrates with teammate Corey Nelson (52) postgame in the locker room after Denver defeated the New England Patriots 30-24 in overtime on November 29, 2015. (Eric Lars Bakke)

John Elway and Steve Atwater were all smiles in the locker room after a win over the Seattle Seahawks on September 8, 1996. (Broncos photo archive)
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John Elway and Steve Atwater were all smiles in the locker room after a win over the Seattle Seahawks on September 8, 1996. (Broncos photo archive)

Darian Stewart (26) is all smiles after Denver defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-23 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on November 13, 2016. (Eric Lars Bakke)
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Darian Stewart (26) is all smiles after Denver defeated the New Orleans Saints 25-23 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on November 13, 2016. (Eric Lars Bakke)

Garett Bolles (72) and linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in a preseason game on August 31, 2017. (Gabriel Christus)
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Garett Bolles (72) and linebacker Von Miller (58) celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Arizona Cardinals in a preseason game on August 31, 2017. (Gabriel Christus)

Jason Elam and Tom Rouen share a laugh along the sidelines against the San Diego Chargers on November 8, 1998. (Broncos photo archive)
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Jason Elam and Tom Rouen share a laugh along the sidelines against the San Diego Chargers on November 8, 1998. (Broncos photo archive)

John Elway and Terrell Davis smile as they are interviewed by the media after beating the Miami Dolphins on January 9, 1999. (Broncos photo archive)
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John Elway and Terrell Davis smile as they are interviewed by the media after beating the Miami Dolphins on January 9, 1999. (Broncos photo archive)

Terrell Davis celebrates as he is handed the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons on January 31, 1999. (Broncos photo archive)
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Terrell Davis celebrates as he is handed the Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXXIII against the Atlanta Falcons on January 31, 1999. (Broncos photo archive)

Floyd Little poses after becoming the first first-round draft pick to sign with the Broncos. (Broncos photo archive)
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Floyd Little poses after becoming the first first-round draft pick to sign with the Broncos. (Broncos photo archive)

Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders share a laugh at a April 19, 2016 offseason program session. (Ben Swanson)
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Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders share a laugh at a April 19, 2016 offseason program session. (Ben Swanson)

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