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Franchise history
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For more details on this topic, see History of the Denver Broncos. This article presents the history of the Denver Broncos American Football Club
1960-2004
The Broncos won the first-ever American Football League game over the Boston Patriots, 13-10, on September 9, 1960. The New England Patriots, commonly called the " Pats " by sports writers and fans are a professional American football team based in the Greater Boston Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. On August 5, 1967, they became the second AFL team to defeat an NFL team after beating the Detroit Lions, 13-7, in a preseason game. Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Detroit Lions are an American football team based in Detroit Michigan.
Denver has reached the Super Bowl six times, winning it in the 1997 and 1998 seasons. professional American football, the Super Bowl is the Championship game of the National Football League (NFL Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) It is odd to remember a time, then, when Denver was the lowliest of teams, managing its first winning season in 1973 after thirteen years of futility. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. As such, they were the only original AFL team never to have played in the title game during the upstart league's 10-year history. Denver, in fact, came close to losing its franchise in 1965, but a local ownership group took control that year and began to build the team. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar.
Rookie coach Red Miller, along with the Orange Crush Defense (a nickname originating in the early '70's, also the name of a popular soda pop) and aging quarterback Craig Morton, promptly took the Broncos to their first playoff appearance in 1977 (and ultimately first Super Bowl, where they were defeated by the Dallas Cowboys, 27-10). ---- Robert "Red" Miller (born October 31 1927 was a professional football coach with the Denver Broncos. Orange Crush Defense was the 3-4 defense of the Denver Broncos during the 1970s Larry Craig Morton (born February 5, 1943 in Flint Michigan) was an American football Quarterback in the National Football League The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National
Quarterback John Elway arrived in 1983. Quarterback ( QB) is a position in American and Canadian football. John Albert Elway Jr (born June 28, 1960) is a retired Hall of Fame American football Quarterback. Originally drafted by the Baltimore Colts as the first pick of the draft, Elway proclaimed that he would shun football in favor of baseball (he was drafted by the New York Yankees to play center field and was also a pitching prospect), unless he was traded to a selected list of other teams, which included Denver. The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis Indiana. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. A center fielder, abbreviated CF, is the Outfielder in Baseball who plays defense in center field - the baseball fielding position Prior to Elway, Denver had over 24 different starting quarterbacks in its 23 seasons to that point. Elway would remain the quarterback through five Super Bowls, three under head coach Dan Reeves and two under Mike Shanahan. Daniel Edward Reeves (born January 19, 1944 in Rome Georgia) is a former American football player and head coach Michael Edward Shanahan (born August 24, 1952) is an American football Head coach for the Denver Broncos in the National He would also end his career as the MVP of Super Bowl XXXIII, his last NFL game. Super Bowl XXXIII was an American football game played on January 31, 1999 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami Florida to decide the The Broncos lost Super Bowl XXI to the New York Giants, 39-20; Super Bowl XXII to the Washington Redskins, 42-10; and Super Bowl XXIV to the San Francisco 49ers, 55-10, the most lopsided scoring differential in Super Bowl history. Super Bowl XXI was an American football game played on January 25, 1987 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena California to The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. Super Bowl XXII was an American football game played on January 31, 1988 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego California to decide The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington D Super Bowl XXIV was an American football game played on January 28 1990 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana to decide the National The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team
In 1995, the Broncos debuted rookie running back Terrell Davis, who, in 1997, would lead the Broncos to their first Super Bowl victory, in Super Bowl XXXII, over the Green Bay Packers, 31-24. Terrell Lamar Davis (born October 28, 1972 in San Diego, California) is a former American football Running back who played Super Bowl XXXII was an American football game played on January 25 1998 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego California to decide the National The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay Wisconsin. Although Elway completed only 12 of his 22 passing attempts, throwing one interception and no touchdowns, Davis rushed for 157 yards and three touchdowns to earn MVP honors - this while overcoming a severe migraine headache that caused him blurred vision. [2]
The Broncos repeated the following year, defeating the Atlanta Falcons (led by Dan Reeves), 34-19, to win Super Bowl XXXIII. The Atlanta Falcons are an American football team based in Atlanta Georgia. Since Elway's retirement following the 1999 season, Denver has only had two losing seasons (1999, 2007). The team has made the playoffs as a wild card three times (in 2000, 2003 and 2004) and as a division champion once (2005). Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. However, the Broncos have won only one playoff game since Elway's retirement. Prior to the 2005 season, they were plagued by late-season flops following early-season success. In both 2003 and 2004, they started the season 5-1 and ended 10-6. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " In 2005, the Broncos would have a much-improved season, going 13-3 and earning a bye week in the playoffs with the #2 seed in the AFC. They would finally win a playoff game without Elway, defeating the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, 27-13, ending the Patriots' 10-game playoff winning streak. The following weekend, the Broncos hosted the AFC Championship and were defeated by the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers, 34-17. The National Football League playoffs following the 2005 National Football League season led up to Super Bowl XL.
In the years since Elway's retirement, it has become obvious that the Denver fans and media expect Elway-like perfection from the quarterback position. Both Brian Griese and Jake Plummer have faced severe scrutiny in attempting to replace Elway as the team’s quarterback. Brian David Griese (Gree-see (born March 18 1975 in Miami Florida) is an American football Quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jason Steven "Jake" Plummer (born on December 19, 1974 in Boise Idaho) is a former American football Quarterback whose Elway’s jersey remains the most frequently worn at Invesco Field at Mile High, with the crowd generally voicing their loudest ovations when his name is mentioned or shown. Invesco Field at Mile High is a Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Invesco Field at Mile High replaced the identically sized but commercially obsolete Many members of the media have run stories and articles on the pressures that come with playing quarterback in Denver, as most fans believe no player will ever live up the standard set by Elway.
Elway’s overwhelming popularity in Colorado is generally attributed to a number of factors, including the extensive length of time spent on the team at the league’s premier position, his leading of 4th quarter comebacks (Elway ranks 1st in NFL history), his community work throughout the state and retiring directly after two Super Bowl wins (the last of which being his final game in which he was Super Bowl MVP).
2005
- Further information: 2005 Denver Broncos season
After losing their first game, 34-10, to the Miami Dolphins on September 11, the Broncos won five straight games, defeating the San Diego Chargers, 20-17, the Kansas City Chiefs, 30-10, the Jacksonville Jaguars, 20-7, the Washington Redskins, 21-19, and the two-time defending champion New England Patriots, 28-20, on October 16. WikipediaCentralized discussion/Sports results --> In 2005 the Denver Broncos ended the 2005 regular season with a The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami Florida Metropolitan Area. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego California. The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City Missouri. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Denver lost the next game to the New York Giants on October 23 by a final score of 24-23. The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York City suburb of East Rutherford New Jersey. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - The following week, the Broncos beat the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles, 49-21, on October 30. The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. In that game, the Broncos became the first team in NFL history to have two players, Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell, rush for over 100 yards and another player, Jake Plummer, pass for over 300 yards in a single game. Michael Moschello "Mike" Anderson (born September 21 1973 in Winnsboro South Carolina) is an American Football Running back and former Tatum Antoine Bell (born March 2, 1981 in) is an American football Running back who is currently a Free agent. Jason Steven "Jake" Plummer (born on December 19, 1974 in Boise Idaho) is a former American football Quarterback whose Denver then beat the Oakland Raiders on November 13, 31-17. The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St The next game, the Broncos defeated the New York Jets in Denver on November 20, 27-0. The New York Jets are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, It was the first time the Broncos had shut out a team at home since the Carolina Panthers on November 9, 1997. The Carolina Panthers are a professional football team based in Charlotte North Carolina, representing both North Carolina and South Carolina in the Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Denver then went on to beat the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving day, November 24, winning in overtime, 24-21, on a Jason Elam 24-yard game-winning field goal. Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is a traditional North American Holiday, which is a form of harvest festival. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Jason Elam (born March 8, 1970 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida) is an American football Placekicker for the Atlanta One of the key plays prior to the field goal was a 55-yard run by Ron Dayne, who filled in for the injured Tatum Bell. Ron Dayne (born March 14, 1978 in Berlin Township New Jersey) is an American football Running back who is currently a Tatum Antoine Bell (born March 2, 1981 in) is an American football Running back who is currently a Free agent. Denver lost to the Chiefs in the next game, 31-27, on December 4, but won against the Baltimore Ravens the following week, 12-10. "December 4th" redirects here For the song by Jay-Z, see December 4th (song. The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore Maryland. On December 17, the Broncos defeated the Buffalo Bills, 28-17. The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburb On Christmas Eve 2005, the Broncos clinched the AFC West division title, as they finished with a record 8-0 at Invesco Field by defeating the Oakland Raiders, 22-3. Christmas Eve, December 24, is the day before Christmas Day, the celebrated birthday of Jesus. On December 31, 2005, the Broncos got season-win number 13 in a season-sweeping on the road against their division rivals, the Chargers, with a final score of 23-7. Events 406 – Vandals, Alans and Suebians cross the Rhine, beginning an invasion of Gallia. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
The Broncos entered the playoffs for the third consecutive year with the momentum of a four-game winning streak. Denver finished the regular season with a record of 13-3, tying them with the Seattle Seahawks for second best overall record in the league, behind the 14-2 Indianapolis Colts. The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle Washington, USA The Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis Indiana. Denver was seeded number two in the AFC behind the Colts. On January 14, 2006, the Broncos defeated the two-time defending champion New England Patriots, 27-13, in the divisional round - ending the Patriots chance of becoming the first NFL team ever to win three consecutive Super Bowl championships. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The National Football League playoffs following the 2005 National Football League season led up to Super Bowl XL. The last team with a chance of winning three consecutive Super Bowls before the Patriots were the Broncos themselves. The Broncos' playoff run came to an end after losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship, 34-17, on January 22, 2006. The National Football League playoffs following the 2005 National Football League season led up to Super Bowl XL. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Denver turned the ball over four times and were outscored in the first half, 24-3. The Steelers went on to win Super Bowl XL. Super Bowl XL featured the American Football Conference (AFC champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference (NFC champion Seattle
2006
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In 2006, the Denver Broncos had high hopes among the league in being able to compete for the Super Bowl title. WikipediaCentralized discussion/Sports results -->The 2006 Denver Broncos season began with the team trying Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Broncos defense started off the first five games of the season allowing only one touchdown, an NFL record, but struggled down the season stretch. Jake Plummer, the starting quarterback at the season's inception, led the team to a 7-2 record only to lose 2 straight and be replaced by rookie quarterback Jay Cutler, drafted in the first round out of Vanderbilt University. Jason Steven "Jake" Plummer (born on December 19, 1974 in Boise Idaho) is a former American football Quarterback whose Jay Christopher Cutler (born April 29, 1983 in Santa Claus, Indiana) is an American football Quarterback for the Denver Vanderbilt University is a private, Nonsectarian, Coeducational Research University in Nashville, Tennessee,
Cutler's first game as a starter was a home game against the Seattle Seahawks on December 3, 2006. The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle Washington, USA Events 1800 - War of the Second Coalition: Battle of Hohenlinden, French [3] He threw for 143 yards, along with 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in a loss. Cutler would go on to lead Denver to two victories and three losses as a starter on the season. The most impressive win was in an away game over the Arizona Cardinals on December 17, 2006. The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale Arizona, just outside of Phoenix. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila [4] During the game, Cutler launched a 68-yard touchdown to Javon Walker on the third play from scrimmage. Javon Lataff Walker (born October 14, 1978 in Galveston Texas) is an American football Wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders
The Broncos' season ended with an unexpected loss to the San Francisco 49ers, which eliminated the team from playoff contention. The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team Cutler was knocked out of part of the game from a blow he took from a 49er defender, giving him a concussion.
2007
- Further information: 2007 Denver Broncos season
The Broncos traded running back Tatum Bell and offensive tackle George Foster to the Detroit Lions for former Pro Bowl cornerback Dre' Bly to compensate for the unfortunate loss of Williams. The 2007 Denver Broncos season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League. Tatum Antoine Bell (born March 2, 1981 in) is an American football Running back who is currently a Free agent. George Foster (born June 9, 1980 in Macon Georgia) is an American football Offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the In professional American football, the Pro Bowl is the All-star game of the National Football League (NFL Donald André Bly (born May 22, 1977 in Chesapeake Virginia) better known as Dré Bly, is an American football player In addition to the trade for Bly, the Broncos had made a trade to the Miami Dolphins for Dan Wilkinson, only to have that trade voided because Wilkinson did not show up to Denver for his scheduled physical. Daniel Raymon Wilkinson (born March 13, 1973 in Dayton Ohio) is a former American football Defensive tackle that played for the
Denver added running back Travis Henry, wide receiver Brandon Stokley, and tight end Daniel Graham through free agency. Travis Deion Henry (born October 29, 1978 in) is an American football Running back who is currently a Free agent. Brandon Stokley (born June 23, 1976 in Blacksburg Virginia) is an American football player in the National Football League who currently Daniel Graham (born November 16, 1978 in Torrance California) is an American football Tight end who plays for the Denver Broncos The team released linebacker Al Wilson during the month of April for health and salary cap reasons. Aldra Kauwa Wilson (born June 21, 1977 in) is a former American football Linebacker of the National Football League. Simeon Rice was also added to their roster with a one-year deal. The Broncos also resigned punter Todd Sauerbrun to help their special teams
The first game of the season was on the road against the Buffalo Bills, which they won with a last second field goal kick by Jason Elam that put them up 15 to 14 as time expired. The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburb Jason Elam (born March 8, 1970 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida) is an American football Placekicker for the Atlanta
In game two, the Oakland Raiders seemed to claim victory on a Sebastian Janikowski field goal in overtime, but a last second time-out called by coach Mike Shanahan negated that kick, and the subsequent kick hit the field-goal post. The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in the city of Oakland California. Sebastian Janikowski (born March 3, 1978 in Wałbrzych, Poland) is an American football Placekicker who currently plays Michael Edward Shanahan (born August 24, 1952) is an American football Head coach for the Denver Broncos in the National Jay Cutler then marched the Broncos down the field, and Jason Elam kicked the game winning field goal for the second week in a row. Jay Christopher Cutler (born April 29, 1983 in Santa Claus, Indiana) is an American football Quarterback for the Denver Jason Elam (born March 8, 1970 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida) is an American football Placekicker for the Atlanta
In the seventh game of the season, the Broncos played and lost a Monday Night Football home game against the Green Bay Packers. Monday Night Football ( MNF) is a Live television broadcast of the National Football League. The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay Wisconsin. There were 77,160 tickets distributed for the game, which is a franchise record. [5][6] 76,645 fans attended the game.
Suffering through several injuries to players such as Rod Smith, Tom Nalen, Ben Hamilton, Javon Walker, Jarvis Moss and Ebenezer Ekuban, the Broncos finished the season with a 7-9 record and missed the playoffs. Rod, Rodney or Roderick Smith may refer to Rod Smith (American football, American football player Rod Smith (defensive Thomas (Tom Andrew Nalen (born May 13, 1971) is an American football center for the Denver Broncos of the National Football Benjamin "Ben" Thomas Hamilton (born August 18, 1977 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is an American football guard and center Javon Lataff Walker (born October 14, 1978 in Galveston Texas) is an American football Wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders Jarvis Moss (born August 3, 1984) is an American football Defensive end in the National Football League. Ebenezer Ekuban Jr (born May 29, 1976 in Accra, Ghana) is an American football Defensive end for the Denver Broncos
The Shanahan era
The team's current head coach is Mike Shanahan, a position he's held since 1995. Michael Edward Shanahan (born August 24, 1952) is an American football Head coach for the Denver Broncos in the National Since the Shanahan era began, the Broncos have been known for having high-yardage running backs, and explosive offenses. Tuesday Morning Quarterback writer Gregg Easterbrook once mused that Denver’s helmets should have a label that says "Insert running back, gain 1,000 yards. Gregg Edmund Easterbrook (born March 3, 1953) is an American writer lecturer and a senior editor of The New Republic. " To wit: Terrell Davis, Olandis Gary, Mike Anderson, Clinton Portis, Reuben Droughns and Tatum Bell have all posted 1000-yard rushing seasons in Denver with Davis shattering the 2,000 yard barrier in 1998. Terrell Lamar Davis (born October 28, 1972 in San Diego, California) is a former American football Running back who played Olandis Gary (born May 18, 1975 in Washington DC) was an American football Running back for the Denver Broncos from Michael Moschello "Mike" Anderson (born September 21 1973 in Winnsboro South Carolina) is an American Football Running back and former Clinton Earl Portis (born September 1, 1981 in Laurel, Mississippi) is an American football Running back for the Washington Reuben Droughns (RU-ben DRONES (born August 21, 1978 in Chicago Illinois) is an American football Running back for the New Tatum Antoine Bell (born March 2, 1981 in) is an American football Running back who is currently a Free agent. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) In 2005, Mike Anderson rushed for more than 1,000 yards for the first time in five seasons. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Michael Moschello "Mike" Anderson (born September 21 1973 in Winnsboro South Carolina) is an American Football Running back and former Anderson's backfield mate, Tatum Bell, fell 79 yards short of 1,000 with 921 while missing a game to injury. Had Bell been able to gain 1,000 yards he and Anderson would have been the first two running backs in over 20 years to break 1,000 yards in a single season on the same team.
In the post-Elway years, Shanahan has taken the Broncos to the playoffs several times. The 2000 season ended with a Wild Card loss at the Baltimore Ravens. The 2003 and 2004 seasons ended with lopsided losses at the Indianapolis Colts, also in the Wild Card round. In the 2005 season, the Broncos defeated the New England Patriots in the divisional round and advanced to the AFC Championship game, losing at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Logos and uniforms
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When the Broncos debuted in 1960, their original uniforms were vilified by the public. It consisted of brown helmets, brown pants (some had a satin sheen, some didn't), white and mustard yellow jerseys, and vertically striped socks. The club eventually got rid of these jerseys two years later, and celebrated the occasion by holding a public bonfire to burn the striped socks.
The team then unveiled a new logo featuring a bucking horse, and changed their team colors to orange, blue, and white. The 1962 uniform designed by Laura North-Allen, consisted of white pants, orange helmets, and either orange or white jerseys.
In 1968, the Broncos debuted a design that became known as the "Orange Crush". Their logo was redesigned so that the horse was coming out of a "D". Also, the helmets were changed to blue, thin stripes were put onto the sleeves, and other minor modifications were added. From 1969 to 1971, and again from 1978 to 1979), the team wore orange pants with their white jerseys.
The club then radically changed their logo and uniforms in 1997, a design that they continue to use to this day. The current logo is a profile of a horse's head. They wear "Broncos Navy Blue" jerseys instead of orange ones. This new uniform design also features a streak that runs down the sides of both the jerseys and the pants; it's orange on the blue jerseys and blue on the white jerseys. When they debuted, these uniforms were vilified by the press and fans, until the Broncos won their first ever Super Bowl in the new design. The team also introduced blue pants with orange stripes to be worn with blue jerseys. These pants are primarily worn for prime-time home games. An oddity of their pants are that the home white pants have an orange stripe, but the road white pants have a navy blue stripe.
The Broncos have also introduced an alternate orange jersey with a navy blue stripe going up the side. The jerseys were first used in 2002 against the Indianapolis Colts and last used in the 2004 game against the Oakland Raiders in the downpour of snow. Many believe that the jersey is only to be used in the snow, such as the 2002 and 2004 games. Owner Pat Bowlen has frequently said he would like to see the Broncos in orange once a year, however, the Broncos have not worn these jerseys since the 2004 season, and the Broncos have never won a game while wearing these jerseys.
Home field
For most of their history they played in Mile High Stadium, which became one of the shrines of professional football for its record ongoing streak of sell-outs. Mile High Stadium (known as Bears Stadium until 1968) was a Baseball, Soccer and football stadium that stood in Denver The team has sold out every home game since the NFL merger in 1970, with the exception of two replacement games during the 1987 strike (but both were sold out before the strike), for a total of 309 games, including post-seasons. The National Football League ( NFL) is the largest professional American football league. Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The stadium's legendary home-field advantage is regarded as one of the best in the NFL, especially during the post-season. The Broncos have had the best home record in pro football over the past 32 years (1974-2006, 191-65-1). Mile High Stadium was one of the NFL's loudest stadiums, with steel flooring instead of concrete, which may have given the Broncos an advantage over opponents. Steel is an Alloy consisting mostly of Iron, with a Carbon content between 0 Concrete is a construction material composed of Cement (commonly Portland cement) as well as other cementitious materials such as Fly ash and Slag Since 2001, they have played at Invesco Field at Mile High, built next to the former site of the since demolished old Mile High Stadium. Invesco Field at Mile High is a Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Invesco Field at Mile High replaced the identically sized but commercially obsolete Sportswriter Woody Paige, along with many of Denver's fans, however, often refuse to call the new stadium by its full name, preferring to use Mile High Stadium because of its storied history and sentimental import. Woodrow Wilson "Woody" Paige Jr (born June 27, 1946 in Memphis Tennessee) is a Sports Columnist for The Denver Additionally the Denver Post had an official policy of referring to the stadium as simply "Mile High Stadium" in protest, but dropped this policy in 2004. The Denver Post is a daily Newspaper and online website published in Denver Colorado.
The Colorado altitude has also been attributed as part of the team's home success. Altitude is the Elevation of a point or object from a known level or datum (plural data The stadium displays multiple references to the stadium's location of 5,280 ft. (1 mile) above sea level, including a prominent mural just outside the visiting team’s locker room. Many believe the physical and mental aspects of competing athletically with less air to breathe affects the performance of visiting teams.
Season-by-season records
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
| Season | W | L | T | Finish | Playoff results |
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| 1960 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4th AFL West | -- |
| 1961 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3rd AFL West | -- |
| 1962 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2nd AFL West | -- |
| 1963 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 4th AFL West | -- |
| 1964 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 4th AFL West | -- |
| 1965 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 4th AFL West | -- |
| 1966 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 4th AFL West | -- |
| 1967 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4th AFL West | -- |
| 1968 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 4th AFL West | -- |
| 1969 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4th AFL West | -- |
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| 1970 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1971 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1972 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | -- |
| 1973 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| 1974 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| 1975 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| 1976 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| 1977 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Steelers) 34-21 Won Conference Championship (Raiders) 20-17 Lost Super Bowl XII (Cowboys) 27-10 |
| 1978 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Lost Divisional Playoffs (Steelers) 33-10 |
| 1979 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Oilers) 13-7 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1981 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| 1982 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 12th AFC Conf. The NFL playoffs following the 1977 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XII. The NFL playoffs following the 1977 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XII. Super Bowl XII was an American football game played on January 15, 1978 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans Louisiana The NFL playoffs following the 1978 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XIII. The NFL playoffs following the 1979 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XIV. The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville Tennessee. + | -- |
| 1983 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Seahawks) 31-7 |
| 1984 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Lost Divisional Playoffs (Steelers) 24-17 |
| 1985 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| 1986 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Patriots) 22-17 Won Conference Championship (Browns) 23-20 Lost Super Bowl XXI (Giants) 39-20 |
| 1987 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Oilers) 34-10 Won Conference Championship (Browns) 38-33 Lost Super Bowl XXII (Redskins) 42-10 |
| 1988 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| 1989 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Steelers) 24-23 Won Conference Championship (Browns) 37-21 Lost Super Bowl XXIV (49ers) 55-10 |
| 1990 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 5th AFC West | -- |
| 1991 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Oilers) 26-24 Lost Conference Championship (Bills) 10-7 |
| 1992 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | -- |
| 1993 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (L. The NFL playoffs following the 1983 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XVIII. The NFL playoffs following the 1984 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XIX. WikipediaCentralized discussion/Sports results --> In 1986 the Denver Broncos finished the regular season with a record The NFL playoffs following the 1986 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXI. The NFL playoffs following the 1986 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXI. The NFL playoffs following the 1987 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXII. The NFL playoffs following the 1987 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXII. The NFL playoffs following the 1989 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXIV. The NFL playoffs following the 1989 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXIV. The NFL playoffs following the 1991 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVI. The NFL playoffs following the 1991 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVI. The NFL playoffs following the 1993 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXVIII. A. Raiders) 42-24 |
| 1994 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1995 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4th AFC West | -- |
| 1996 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Lost Divisional Playoffs (Jaguars) 30-27 |
| 1997 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | Won Wild Card Playoffs (Jaguars) 42-17 Won Divisional Playoffs (Chiefs) 14-10 Won Conference Championship (Steelers) 24-21 Won Super Bowl XXXII (Packers) 31-24 |
| 1998 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Dolphins) 38-3 Won Conference Championship (Jets) 23-10 Won Super Bowl XXXIII (Falcons) 34-19 |
| 1999 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 5th AFC West | -- |
| 2000 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Ravens) 21-3 |
| 2001 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | -- |
| 2002 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| 2003 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Colts) 41-10 |
| 2004 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Colts) 49-24 |
| 2005 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1st AFC West | Won Divisional Playoffs (Patriots) 27-13 Lost Conference Championship (Steelers) 34-17 |
| 2006 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3rd AFC West | -- |
| 2007 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2nd AFC West | -- |
| Totals | 394 | 347 | 10 | (1960-2007, including AFL & NFL playoffs) | |
+ = Due to a strike-shortened season in 1982, all teams were ranked by conference instead of division. The NFL playoffs following the 1996 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXI. WikipediaCentralized discussion/Sports results --> The Denver Broncos finished the 1997 season by winning Super The NFL playoffs following the 1997 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXII. The NFL playoffs following the 1997 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXII. The NFL playoffs following the 1997 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXII. WikipediaCentralized discussion/Sports results --> In 1998 the Denver Broncos had a record of 14-2 second best in The NFL playoffs following the 1998 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXIII. The NFL playoffs following the 1998 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXIII. The NFL playoffs following the 2000 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXV. The NFL playoffs following the 2003 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXVIII. The NFL playoffs following the 2004 NFL season led up to Super Bowl XXXIX. WikipediaCentralized discussion/Sports results --> In 2005 the Denver Broncos ended the 2005 regular season with a The National Football League playoffs following the 2005 National Football League season led up to Super Bowl XL. The National Football League playoffs following the 2005 National Football League season led up to Super Bowl XL. WikipediaCentralized discussion/Sports results -->The 2006 Denver Broncos season began with the team trying The 2007 Denver Broncos season was the 48th season for the team in the National Football League.
Players of note
Current roster
Pro Football Hall of Famers
- 7, John Elway, QB, (1983-98) Class of 2004
- 24, Willie Brown, CB, (1963-66) Class of 1984 (as an Oakland Raider)
- 33, Tony Dorsett, RB, (1988) Class of 1994 (as a Dallas Cowboy)
- 65, Gary Zimmerman, OT, (1993-1997) Class of 2008
Retired numbers
- John Elway – #7
- Frank Tripucka – #18
- Floyd Little – #44
Ring of Fame
The Broncos have a Ring of Fame on the Level 5 facade of INVESCO Field at Mile High, which honors the following:
- 23 Goose Gonsoulin, S, 1960-66, inducted 1984
- 44 Floyd Little, RB, 1967-75, inducted 1984
- 87 Lionel Taylor, WR, 1960-66, inducted 1984
- 87 Rich Jackson, DE, 1967-72, inducted 1984
- Gerald Phipps, team owner, 1961-81, inducted 1985
- 12 Charley Johnson, QB, 1972-75, inducted 1986
- 18 Frank Tripucka, QB, 1960-63, inducted 1986
- 70 Paul Smith, DE, 1968-78, inducted 1986
- 36 Billy Thompson, S, 1969-81, inducted 1987
- 7 Craig Morton, QB, 1977-82, inducted 1988
- 15 Jim Turner, K, 1971-79, inducted 1988
- 25 Haven Moses, WR, 1972-81, inducted 1988
- 53 Randy Gradishar, LB, 1974-83, inducted 1989
- 57 Tom Jackson, LB, 1973-86, inducted 1992
- 20 Louis Wright, S, 1975-86, inducted 1993
- 7 John Elway, QB, 1983-98, inducted 1999
- 49 Dennis Smith, S, 1981-94, inducted 2001
- 77 Karl Mecklenburg, LB, 1983-95, inducted 2001
- 65 Gary Zimmerman, OT, 1993-97, inducted 2003
- 27 Steve Atwater, S, 1989-98, inducted 2005
- 30 Terrell Davis, RB, 1995-2001, inducted 2007
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
- 23 Goose Gonsoulin, S, 1960-66
- 44 Floyd Little, RB, 1967-75
- 87 Lionel Taylor, WR, 1960-66
- 87 Rich Jackson, DE, 1967-72
- Gerald Phipps, team owner, 1961-81
- 18 Frank Tripucka, QB, 1960-63
- 36 Billy Thompson, CB, 1969-81
- 7 Craig Morton, QB, 1977-82
- 25 Haven Moses, WR, 1972-81
- 53 Randy Gradishar, LB, 1976-83
- 57 Tom Jackson, LB, 1973-86
- 80 Rick Upchurch, WR, 1975-83
- 20 Louis Wright, S, 1975-86
- Red Miller, Head Coach, 1977-80
- Dan Reeves, Head Coach, 1981-92
- 7 John Elway, QB, 1983-98
- 77 Karl Mecklenburg, LB, 1983-94
- 84 Shannon Sharpe, TE, 1990-99, 2002-03
- 30 Terrell Davis, RB, 1995-2001
Coaches
Head coaches
- Frank Filchock (1960-1961)
- Jack Faulkner (1962-1964)
- Mac Speedie (1964-1966)
- Ray Malavasi (1966)
- Lou Saban (1967-1971)
- Jerry Smith (1971)
- John Ralston (1972-1976)
- Red Miller (1977-1980)
- Dan Reeves (1981-1992)
- Wade Phillips (1993-1994)
- Mike Shanahan (1995-present)
Current staff
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Radio and television
As of 2006, the Broncos' flagship radio station was KOA, 850AM, a 50,000-watt station owned by Clear Channel Communications. 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Patrick James "P J" Alexander (born December 23, 1978 in Springfield Massachusetts) is an American football guard who is currently a free agent Ryan Clady (born September 6, 1986, in Rialto, California) is an American football Offensive tackle for the Denver Dylan Colter Gandy (born March 8 1982, in) is an American football guard who is currently a Free agent. 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Paul Carrington (disambiguation Paul Carrington (born November 10, 1982 in Savannah Georgia) is curently a free agent Nic Clemons (born February 3, 1980 in Griffin, Georgia) is an American football Defensive tackle for the Denver Tim Crowder may refer to Tim Crowder (ice hockey, Canadian ice hockey player Tim Crowder (American football, American football player Elvis Dumervil (born January 19, 1984, Miami Florida) is a National Football League Defensive end for the Denver Broncos Ebenezer Ekuban Jr (born May 29, 1976 in Accra, Ghana) is an American football Defensive end for the Denver Broncos John Albert Engelberger (born October 18, 1976 in Heidelberg, Germany) is a football player Steven Harris (born August 14, 1984 in) is an American football Defensive tackle who is a Practice squad player for the Denver Julian Jenkins (born in October 25, 1983) is an American and Canadian Football Defensive end for the Calgary Stampeders Josh Mallard (born March 21, 1980 in Savannah Georgia) is an American football Defensive end who is currently a Free agent Alvin Jerome McKinley (born June 9, 1978 in) is an American football Defensive tackle who is currently a Free agent. 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Mike Leach (born October 18, 1976 in Jefferson Township New Jersey) is an American football player Sam Paulescu (born April 14, 1984) is an American football punter who is currently a Free agent. Matt Prater (born August 10 1984 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio) is an American football Placekicker for the Denver Broncos of the Karl Paymah (born November 29, 1982) is a Cornerback for the NFL 's Denver Broncos. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks The following is a list of current National Football League (NFL team rosters__NOEDITSECTION__ AFC East Buffalo Bills Miami Dolphins John Albert Elway Jr (born June 28, 1960) is a retired Hall of Fame American football Quarterback. 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Francis (Frank Joseph Tripucka ( The Trip) (born December 8, 1927 in Bloomfield New Jersey) was an American football Quarterback Floyd Douglas Little (born July 4, 1942 in New Haven Connecticut) was a three-time American football All-American Running back Austin William "Goose" Gonsoulin (born June 7, 1938 in Port Arthur Texas) of Baylor University was a professional football Floyd Douglas Little (born July 4, 1942 in New Haven Connecticut) was a three-time American football All-American Running back Lionel Thomas Taylor (born August 15, 1935, in Kansas City Missouri) was an American football Wide receiver who led the American Rich Jackson (born July 22, 1941 in New Orleans Louisiana) was an American college and professional football player Charley Lane Johnson (born November 22, 1938) was a Quarterback in the NFL. 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Daniel Edward Reeves (born January 19, 1944 in Rome Georgia) is a former American football player and head coach John Albert Elway Jr (born June 28, 1960) is a retired Hall of Fame American football Quarterback. Karl Mecklenburg (born September 1, 1960 in Seattle Washington) is a former American football player for the Denver Broncos Shannon Sharpe (born June 26, 1968 in Chicago Illinois) is a former American Football Tight end who played for the Denver Broncos Terrell Lamar Davis (born October 28, 1972 in San Diego, California) is a former American football Running back who played Frank Joseph Filchock ( October 8, 1916 &ndash June 20, 1994) was an American and Canadian football tailback Jack Faulkner ( April 4, 1926 - September 28, 2008) was an American football coach and administrator who most prominently served as Mac Speedie ( January 12, 1920 – March 12, 1993) was a football player who starred as a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns Ray Malavasi ( November 8 1930 - December 15 1987) was a former football coach who served as head coach of two National Football Louis Henry Saban (born October 13, 1921) is a retired football player and coach Jerry Smith was the Denver Broncos interim Head Coach after Lou Saban retired in November 17th 1971 John Ralston (born April 26, 1927) a graduate of the University of California, played Linebacker on two Cal Rose Bowl teams before ---- Robert "Red" Miller (born October 31 1927 was a professional football coach with the Denver Broncos. Daniel Edward Reeves (born January 19, 1944 in Rome Georgia) is a former American football player and head coach Wade Phillips (born June 21, 1947 in Orange, Texas) is the current Head coach for the National Football League 's Michael Edward Shanahan (born August 24, 1952) is an American football Head coach for the Denver Broncos in the National Patrick Dennis Bowlen (born February 18, 1944 in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin) is the Owner President and Chief Executive Officer of the Denver Broncos Michael Edward Shanahan (born August 24, 1952) is an American football Head coach for the Denver Broncos in the National Steve Ross Watson (born May 28, 1957 in Baltimore Maryland) is a former American football Wide receiver and current wide receivers Rick Dennison (born June 22, 1958, Kalispell, Montana) is the current Offensive coordinator for the NFL 's Denver Broncos Robert "Bobby" Turner (born May 6, 1949 in Midway Alabama) is the Denver Broncos Running backs coach. 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Trivia
- The Broncos currently hold the best post AFL-NFL merger season record for a team that did not make the playoffs that year. Their 1985 team went 11-5, but lost out in tiebreakers for the last wild card spot. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns that same year finished 8-8, but since they won the AFC Central division, they got an automatic spot in the playoffs.
- In The Simpsons episode You Only Move Twice, Hank Scorpio gives Homer Simpson the Denver Broncos as a thank-you gift for helping him. " You Only Move Twice " is the second episode of The Simpsons ' eighth season, which originally aired November 3 1996 This following is a list by episode of one-time Fictional characters from the American animated Television comedy series Homer Jay Simpson is a main fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons and father of the eponymous family. Homer complained that he wanted to own the Dallas Cowboys (the Broncos are playing very sloppy football on his front lawn while he complains). The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football team in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC in the National Incidentally, the Broncos won the Super Bowl the next 2 seasons. In another episode, Homer picks the Broncos to win the Super Bowl. " Sunday Cruddy Sunday " is the twelfth episode of The Simpsons ' tenth season.
- The animated television show South Park, set in Park County, Colorado, often mentions the Denver Broncos; show creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone both grew up in Colorado as devout Bronco fans. South Park is an animated American television comedy series created and written by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for Comedy Central Randolph Severn "Trey" Parker III (born October 19, 1969) is an American Animator, Screenwriter, Film director Matthew Richard "Matt" Stone (born May 26, 1971) is an Academy Award - nominated Emmy Award - winning American Animator
- The Broncos are the only franchise to have played in a Super Bowl televised by each network (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX).
- The Broncos established a tradition in 1996 where the offensive linemen do not talk with the media as a form of bonding. [7] This was evident during the player introductions for the starting lineup on nationally-televised prime time games as the linemen would not introduce themselves. How they were introduced has varied over the years as sometimes, another offensive player introduces them and during other times, the announcers introduce the offensive linemen. Due to a rule change within the NFL in 2007, this tradition came to an end. For the 2007 season each player is required to make themselves available for media interviews. On a Sunday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the linemen introduced themselves.
- John Amos was a Golden Gloves boxing champion and was drafted by the Denver Broncos. John Amos (born December 27, 1939) is an American Actor and former football player who has received both a Primetime Emmy
References
- ^ (previously brown and mustard yellow) Denver Broncos 2006 Media Guide
- ^ Super Bowl XXXII Box Score
- ^ ESPN - Hawks edge Broncos behind Brown's game-winning FG - NFL Football Recap
- ^ ESPN - Broncos' Cutler outduels Cards' Leinart in rookie battle - NFL Football Recap
- ^ Mason's Morsels » Blog Archive » Broncos-Packers: Fourth-Quarter and Overtime Notes
- ^ The Denver Post - Packers defeat Broncos in OT
- ^ World will hear from Denver line
External links
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