In 1983, John Elway refused to play for the Baltimore Colts and demanded a trade. But what many fans don’t know is that Elway’s preferred destination was the Los Angeles Raiders. So why didn’t it happen? Because the NFL stepped in and blocked the deal. In this video, we break down the behind-the-scenes politics, Al Davis’s push to land Elway, and how league officials shut down one of the biggest trades that never was. If Elway had become a Raider, NFL history might look completely different. 🔥

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