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Joe Ellis feels sadness about Chargers' departure from San Diego, a 'special place' to Broncos

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Every year when the Broncos returned to San Diego, the franchise could relive some of its fondest memories.

It wasn't just about some of the big wins the club had against the Chargers at their half-century-old stadium in Mission Valley, but also a day that remains perhaps the greatest in club history: Jan. 25, 1998, when the Broncos finally broke through for their first Super Bowl win after four losses over the previous 20 years.

Qualcomm Stadium was also the place where Pat Bowlen became the fastest NFL owner to the 300-win mark, with a 28-20 win at San Diego on Nov.