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Denver Broncos, professional football team and one
of four teams in the Western Division of the American
Football Conference (AFC) of the National Football
League (NFL). The Broncos play at Mile High Stadium
in Denver, Colorado, and wear uniforms of blue, orange,
and white.
Denver has been one of the AFC’s most consistent
teams since the mid-1970s. From 1977 to 1999 the team
reached the playoffs 13 times and the Super Bowl six
times. Longtime Broncos quarterback John Elway reached
the NFL’s all-time top five in career passing
yards, quarterback rushing yards, and completions.
Former head coach Dan Reeves compiled one of the highest
winning percentages (.581) in NFL history during his
12 seasons with the club.
Under head coach Mike Shanahan, the Broncos captured
the first Super Bowl championship in the franchise’s
history by defeating the Green Bay Packers in 1998.
The team returned to the Super Bowl in 1999 and defeated
the Atlanta Falcons.
The Broncos became charter members of the American
Football League (AFL) in 1960. Despite strong defensive
units that included cornerback Goose Gonsoulin and
tackles Dave Costa and Bud McFadin, Denver’s
best AFL win-loss record was 7-7 in 1962.
The Broncos joined the NFL when the NFL and AFL completed
their merger in 1970. In 1973 the Broncos posted a
7-5 win-loss record behind head coach John Ralston,
who won the coach of the year award. Running back
Floyd Little and wide receiver Riley Odoms powered
the AFC’s top-rated offense that year.
The Broncos steadily improved through the 1970s and
surprised the league in 1977 when they won a franchise-record
12 games behind head coach Red Miller. The team captured
its first-ever Western Division title with the AFC’s
top defense, which was anchored by end Lyle Alzado,
linebacker Randy Gradishar, and cornerback Louis Wright.
Quarterback Craig Morton piloted a steady offense,
and the Broncos advanced to the Super Bowl, where
they lost to the Dallas Cowboys. Denver made the playoffs
the following two seasons but fell in the first round
each time.
During the 11 years following the strike-shortened
season of 1982, Denver made 7 postseason appearances.
As a rookie, John Elway led the team to a playoff
berth in 1983 and to 13 victories in 1984. In the
latter year, wide receiver Steve Watson and running
back Sammy Winder each enjoyed 1,000-yard seasons.
The club once again fielded the AFC’s top defense,
this time anchored by linebacker Karl Mecklenburg
and safety Dennis Smith.
Reeves guided Denver to three Super Bowls in four
years during the late 1980s, but despite offensive
units that featured Elway, running back Bobby Humphrey,
and receiver Vance Johnson, as well as consistently
strong defenses, the Broncos failed to earn an NFL
championship.
During the mid-1990s Denver remained a division power
as the team’s offense added wide receivers Shannon
Sharpe and Anthony Miller and running back Terrell
Davis. The Broncos hired former San Francisco 49ers
offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan as head coach
before the 1995 season. A year later he guided Denver
to 13 regular-season wins and an AFC Western Division
title. In the playoffs, however, the Broncos were
upset by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Denver finished the 1997 season with a 12-4 win-loss
record, earning a wild card berth in the AFC playoffs.
They bested the Jaguars, the Kansas City Chiefs, and
the Pittsburgh Steelers to advance to the Super Bowl.
In Super Bowl XXXII Denver defeated the Green Bay
Packers 31-24. The team was led by Davis, who rushed
for 157 yards. In 1998 the Broncos posted a 14-2 win-loss
record during the regular season. Denver defeated
the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets to gain its
fifth Super Bowl appearance. In Super Bowl XXXIII,
the Broncos bested the Atlanta Falcons, 34-19. Denver
accomplished what only five other teams had achieved
— back-to-back Super Bowl championships. After
the season, Elway retired.
1978 XII Lost to Dallas Cowboys, 27-10
1987 XXI Lost to New York Giants, 39-20
1988 XXII Lost to Washington Redskins, 42-10
1990 XXIV Lost to San Francisco 49ers, 55-10
1998 XXXII Defeated Green Bay Packers, 31-24
1999 XXXIII Defeated Atlanta Falcons, 34-19
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