Karl Mecklenburg
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Mark Jackson Denver Broncos 1986-1992
A 6th-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 1986 from Purdue He led the team in yards receiving his rookie season. He played with Denver until 1992. He finished his 7-year career with the Broncos with 276 catches, 4746 yards, a 17.2 yards-per-catch average and 24 touchdowns.
Charlie Johnson 1973 Denver Broncos Topps NFL Football Trading Card #104
13 year veteran Charley Johnson on his 1973 Topps card. It was his 2nd season with Denver and he would lead the Broncos to their first ever winning season.
Tom Jackson, Broncos stops Alvin Maxson of the Saints in 1974
Barney Chavous of the Broncos going against Ray Wright & Roger Staubach of the Cowboys in 1973
Broncos and Cowboys in 1973. Cowboys tackle Ray Wright (#70) gets between Denver rookie Barney Chavous (#79) and his quarterback Roger Staubach (#12).
Abner Haynes Scores on Patriots
Here he scores against the Boston Patriots in 1965 when he was with the Denver Broncos. In his 8-year AFL career he scored 69 touchdowns.
Leon Lett Sacks John Elway
Sacked by Dallas Cowboy Leon Lett
John Elway Denver Broncos Super Bowl 32
From the Denver Broncos upset of the mighty Packers in Super Bowl 32.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Marcus Allen carries against the Denver Broncos Defense in 1985
Los Angeles Raiders runner Marcus Allen (#32) finds himself surrounded a trio of Broncos in this Raiders/Broncos action in 1985. Broncos pictured above are Linebacker Steve Busick (#58), Nose Tackle Rubin Carter (#68) & Safety Dennis Smith (#49).
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Lyle Alzado Denver Broncos Defensive End
Played 8 seasons in Denver. One All Pro Team, 2 Pro Bowls and unofficially credited with 64 sacks as a Bronco
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
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Karl Mecklenburg
Broncos Runner Floyd Little
Randy White & Charlie Waters force Craig Morton into throwing an Interception in Super Bowl XII
Cowboy defenders Randy White and Charlie Waters look on as Craig Morton has just thrown one of his 2 interceptions of Super Bowl XII. The overpowering Dallas defense sacked Denver quarterbacks 4 times and forced 8 turnovers and held the Broncos offense to a total of 182 yards of offense.
Charley Johnson & Marv Montgomery of the 1973 Denver Broncos
Former Cardinals and Oiler quarterback joined Denver in 1973 and helped turn the Broncos into one of the NFL's highest scoring offenses that year. Here he's shown with offensive lineman Marv Montgomery.
Steve Atwater
Former 1st round draft pick from Arkansas and All-Pro Free Safety for the Denver Broncos he played 10 seasons with Broncos, winning 2 Super Bowls. 8 Pro Bowls, 24 interceptions he was known as a fierce tackler during his time in the NFL.
Steve Atwater 1989 Rookie Denver Broncos NFL Pro Set Football Card #492
The former All-American from Arkansas was the Broncos 1st-Round pick in 1989. Here is his NFL Pro Set Rookie Card. By the end of his 11-year NFL career he would have 2 All Pro selections, 8 Pro Bowls and 2 Super Bowl Rings.
Steve Atwater
Former 1st round draft pick from Arkansas and All-Pro Free Safety for the Denver Broncos he played 10 seasons with Broncos, winning 2 Super Bowls. 8 Pro Bowls, 24 interceptions he was known as a fierce tackler during his time in the NFL.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Lionel Taylor Denver Broncos vs Boston Patriots 1960 AFL
From opening year of AFL play. 1960 contest between Denver and Boston. Broncos receiver Lionel Taylor picks up yards after a catch. Patriots cornerback Clyde Washington #31) moves up to make the stop. Also pictured are former Packer Al Carmichael #40 of the Broncos and in the background is rookie Patriot Gino Cappelletti #20.
Steve Atwater
As of 2019, the Broncos Ring of Honor member has been nominated twice for the Hall of Fame.
Karl Mecklenburg
Mark Jackson Denver Broncos Wide Receiver
As of 2020 still ranked as the Denver Broncos #12 All-Time Leading Receiver with 276 catches.
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Craig Morton 1978 Topps - Passes Broncos to Super Bowl XII | #2
The 1978 Topps card depicting Craig Morton and the Broncos 1977 AFC Championship win over the Oakland Raiders. Morton completed 10 of 20 passes for 224 yards and 2 touchdowns to give Denver the Championship and their first trip to the Super Bowl.
Lionel Taylor 1965 Denver Broncos Topps Card #65
From the 1965 Topps set. He led the AFL again with 85 catches. Was named to the AFL All League team as well as the AFL West All-Star team.
Floyd Little of Denver scores on Tim Rossovich & Bill Bradley of the Eagles Defense in 1971
AFC Pro Bowler Floyd Little (#44) breaks through for a score against Philadelphia in 1971. Eagles defenders pictured are Richard Harris (#84), Tim Rossovich (#82), Steve Zabel (#89) and Eagles All-Pro Bill Bradley (#28). Broncos quarterback Don Horn (#13) is seen in backfield.
Mark Jackson's Touchdown Catch of "The Drive" during the 1986 AFC Championship Game
Broncos receiver Mark Jackson celebrates after the game-tying touchdown catch of "The Drive". Trailing 20-13, with 5:32 left in the game, John Elway took his Denver offense 98-yards down the field to tie Cleveland with a 5-yard TD pass to Jackson. Rich Karlis would kick a 33-yard field goal in overtime to send the Broncos to Super Bowl XXI against the Giants.
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
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Floyd Little returns against the Raiders
He was very active as Kick and Punt returner during his career. Averaged 11.0 yards on 81 Punt returns and 24.3 on 104 Kick Returns. Also pictured is #37, Jacque MacKinnon during his sole year as a Raider after 9 seasons with the Chargers.
Lyle Alzado NFL
Stand out defensive lineman Lyle Alzado.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Bubby Brister, Quarterback, Denver Broncos
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
The Cowboys Randy White Spars with Henry Allison of the Broncos
Put Ya' Dukes Up!
Randy White and Henry Allison throwin' down!
Floyd Little of the Denver Broncos
Craig Morton
At thee age of 34 he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1977 where he not only became the starter, but led the Broncos to their first ever Super Bowl appearance. He was selected Comeback Player of the Year as he led Denver to a 12-2 record. He remained a Bronco until he retired in 1982 as the top passer in franchise history. Today he still ranks third on the Denver All Time passing Yards (11,895) and Touchdowns (74) List.
Floyd Little 1972 Denver Broncos Topps NFL Football Trading Card #50
Broncos running back Floyd Little and his 1972 Topps card. Lead the Broncos in rushing with 859 yards.
Mark Jackson Denver Broncos
A 6th-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 1986 from Purdue He led the team in yards receiving his rookie season. He played with Denver until 1992. He finished his 7-year career with the Broncos with 276 catches, 4746 yards, a 17.2 yards-per-catch average and 24 touchdowns.
Darrein Gordon
Celebrated Defensive Back/Kick Returner Darrein Gordon
Karl Mecklenburg
Terrell Davis
Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Steve Atwater
Selected to the 1989 NFL All-Rookie team he was nicknamed the "Smiling Assassin". He is also on the Pro Football Hall of Fame's All-1990s team as well.
Bill Romanowski
16-year veteran, twice named to the Pro Bowl. Played on 4 Super Bowl winning Teams.
Rich Jackson Broncos Defensive Lineman
"Unofficially" credited with 45 sacks in his 8 year NFL career.
Lyle Alzado 1975 Topps - 1974 All Pro Defensive Ends with Carl Eller #216
While this 1975 Topps card proclaims the Vikings Carl Eller and Broncos Lyle Alzado as All Pros from the 1974 season, neither player was actually bestowed with the honor. Carl Eller did make the 2nd-team Pro Bowl though and Alzado was unofficially credited with 9 sacks.
Lyle Alzado 1979 Denver Broncos Topps Football Card #420
His 1979 Broncos Topps card - ironic because in 1979 he was in Cleveland after Denver had traded him. Credited with 80 tackles and 7 sacks his first year with the Browns.
Denver Broncos Floyd Little stretching before game
Floyd Little runs through the Rams Defense in 1972
Broncos runner Floyd Little is surrounded by the Rams Defense in 1972. The Broncos pulled out a 16-10 win over Los Angeles as Little had 79 rushing yards. Ram defenders pictured are linebacker Isiah Robertson (#58), defensive end Jack Youngblood (#85) & cornerback Gene Howard (#21).
Lynn Dickey, 1984 against the Denver Broncos
Lynn Dickey (#12) had a big game in the snow against Denver in 1984 when he threw for 371 yards and touchdown against the Broncos at Mile High Stadium. Shown here are Dickey with some of his offensive line - center Larry McCarren (#54) with guards Ron Hallstrom (#65) & Tim Huffman (#74). Broncos shown are linebacker Steve Busick (#58) and nose tackle Rubin Carter (#68).
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
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John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Rich Jackson Broncos
One of the four original Denver Bronco Ring of Famers who were inducted in 1984. Considered by many as the best defensive end in professional football during his prime. Named All-AFL in 1968 and 1969 as well as All-NFL in 1970. He posted his career high in quarterback sacks in 1969 with 11. Had 10 sacks in both 1968 and 1970. Made the Pro Bowl again in 1971 despite only playing in 7 games after suffering a knee injury which eventually led to his early retirement from professional football. Ended his 7-year career as Denver's All-Time Leading Sacker with 43 sacks.
Broncos Receiver Lionel Taylor
Steve Atwater
Former 1st round draft pick from Arkansas and All-Pro Free Safety for the Denver Broncos he played 10 seasons with Broncos, winning 2 Super Bowls. 8 Pro Bowls, 24 interceptions he was known as a fierce tackler during his time in the NFL.
Lonnie Perrin Denver Broncos 1976 to 1978
A 5th round draft pick from Illinois in 1976 he played 3 seasons in Denver.
Lyle Alzado Stops Mark Van Eeghen 1977 AFC Championship Game
Broncos' All-Pro defender Lyle Alzado puts a stop to Raiders fullback Mark Van Eeghen in the 1977 AFC Championship game.
The Broncos would hold off the Raiders for a 20-17 win and trip to Super Bowl XII.
Rich Jackson Denver Broncos 1967-1972
One of the four original Denver Bronco Ring of Famers who were inducted in 1984. Considered by many as the best defensive end in professional football during his prime. Named All-AFL in 1968 and 1969 as well as All-NFL in 1970. He posted his career high in quarterback sacks in 1969 with 11. Had 10 sacks in both 1968 and 1970. Made the Pro Bowl again in 1971 despite only playing in 7 games after suffering a knee injury which eventually led to his early retirement from professional football. Ended his 7-year career as Denver's All-Time Leading Sacker with 43 sacks.
Lyle Alzado blasts past Ray Penny of the Steelers
Broncos terror Lyle Alzado, shown here sometime during his last seasons with Denver, blasts past Steelers tackle Ray Penny. Alzado is credited with 64 sacks during his 8 seasons as a Bronco.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Denver Broncos Rookie Floyd Little in 1967
The Broncos 1st-round pick Floyd Little of Syracuse.
Karl Mecklenburg
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Lyle Alzado Raider Defensive Lineman
As an Los Angeles Raider. He spent the last 4 years of his 15 year NFL career with the Raiders winning a Super Bowl in 1983.
Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Karl Mecklenburg
Archie Manning, Chuck Muncie and Randy Gradishar - 1979 Saints & Broncos
Saints quarterback Archie Manning sets up to pass behind guard Robert Woods as Bronco Hall of Famer Randy Gradishar rushes. In 1979 The Saints and Broncos were both in sole position of 1st place of their respective divisions when they met at Mile High Stadium - very unprecedented for New Orleans at that time. The Broncos came out on top that day 10-3. That's Chuck Muncie at the left.
Steve Atwater 1991 Denver Broncos
From 1991, a Pro Bowler and All-Pro selection. He had 5 picks and was credited with 150 tackles.
Lionel Taylor, AFL Leading Reciever
Caught 92 passes in 1960 with the Broncos. Led the AFL in receiving 5 times.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Steve Atwater 1992 Denver Broncos Pro Set Card
1992 AFC Pro Bowl Safety Steve Water on his Pro Set Trading Card from that Year
Rayfield Wright Protects Roger Staubach From Bronco Barney Chavous - 1970s NFL
1970s NFL - Cowboys and Broncos - Hall of Famer Rayfield Wright gets between Barney Chavous and his quarterback Roger Staubach. Wright was a 6-time Pro Bowler and 3-time All Pro.
Steve Atwater Denver Broncos NFL
Named to the Pro Bowl 8 times in his career Denver Bronco Free Safety Steve Atwater Pro Football Hall of Fame 1st team All-1990s Team.
Craig Morton against the Oakland Raider Defense
The offensive line of the Denver Broncos sets up protection in 1977.
Broncos pictured are #7 - Craig Morton, #35 - Lonnie Perrin, #74 - Andy Mauer and #71 - Claude Minor. The Raider rushing is #60 - Otis Sistrunk.
Chosen as the Comeback Player of the Year, 1977 was his best season in years. Passing for 1929 yards and 14 touchdowns he guided Denver to 12 victories, and AFC Championship and the franchises first ever Super Bowl contest.
Floyd Little, Denver Broncos Running Back
With 901 yards, Floyd Little of the Denver Broncos led the AFC in rushing in 1970 and the entire NFL in 1971 with 1133.
Broncos Returner Lonnie Perrin
In 3 seasons with the Broncos rushed for 1029 yards and scored a total of 11 touchdowns.
Lyle Alzado 1974 Denver Broncos Topps NFL Football Trading Card #321
His 1974 Topps card - unofficially registered 13 sacks.
Rookie Terry Bradshaw runs against Rich Jackson and the Denver Bronco Defense in 1970
Rookie Terry Bradshaw takes off running against Dave Costa (#63), Rich Jackson (#87) and the Denver Broncos defense here in 1970. Bradshaw had a rough start to his NFL career completing only 38% of his passes and throwing only 6 touchdowns in 8 starts. He also led the NFL in interceptions and was sacked 25 times.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Karl Mecklenburg
Craig Morton
At thee age of 34 he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1977 where he not only became the starter, but led the Broncos to their first ever Super Bowl appearance. He was selected Comeback Player of the Year as he led Denver to a 12-2 record. He remained a Bronco until he retired in 1982 as the top passer in franchise history. Today he still ranks third on the Denver All Time passing Yards (11,895) and Touchdowns (74) List.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Bill Romanowski
16-year veteran, twice named to the Pro Bowl. Played on 4 Super Bowl winning Teams.
Broncos Hall of Fame Quarterback John Elway
Started 231 Games for the Broncos. Completed 4123 passes for 51,475 yards and 300 touchdowns. Won 2 Super Bowls.
Lyle Alzado pressures Mike Livingston
Kansas City quaretrback Mike Livingston feels the heat from Broncos legend Lyle Alzado.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Len Dawson of the Chiefs & Rich Jackson of the Broncos in 1970
Chiefs and Broncos, 1970. Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson readies to throw as Denver All Pro defensive end Rich Jackson moves in.
Floyd Little, the 1971 NFL Rushing Leader
With 1133 yards on the ground, Floyd Little was the NFL's top ground gainer in 1971. He also wracked up 1388 Total Yards from scrimmage that was #1 as well.
Lyle Alzado
The fiery defensive lineman played 15 seasons in the NFL - 8 with Denver.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Harvey Martin Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XII and Andy Maurer
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Steve Atwater
Former 1st round draft pick from Arkansas and All-Pro Free Safety for the Denver Broncos he played 10 seasons with Broncos, winning 2 Super Bowls. 8 Pro Bowls, 24 interceptions he was known as a fierce tackler during his time in the NFL.
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
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John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Bronco Defender Steve Atwater
Former 1st round draft pick from Arkansas and All-Pro Free Safety for the Denver Broncos he played 10 seasons with Broncos, winning 2 Super Bowls. 8 Pro Bowls, 24 interceptions he was known as a fierce tackler during his time in the NFL.
Mark Jackson 1988 Denver Broncos Topps Rookie Football Card #26
After 2 solid seasons in 1986 & 1987 he had a card made for him in 1988. Considered his rookie card, he turned in another noteworthy season with 46 catches for 852 yards, a 18.5 YPC average and 6 touchdown catches.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
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Floyd Little follows a blocker against the Patriots
Broncos runner Floyd Little gets behind George Goeddeke (#67) as he makes yardage against the Boston Patriots defense. Pictured for the patriots are Larry Eisenhauer (#72), Jim Cheyunski (#50) and Houston Antwine (#65).
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Rich "Tombstone" Jackson, Denver Broncos
Rich Jackson of the Denver Broncos. With the nickname "Tombstone" Jackson was one of most intimidating players of his day. It's said he once cracked an opposing players helmet with head-slap.
Lonnie Perrin Rips Off a 62 Yard Run Against the Colts in 1977
The 1977 showdown against the Colts - the Broncos 2nd year man from Illinois rips off the longest run of his NFL career - a 62-yard gallop over the left side.
Floyd Little and Larron Jackson of the Denver Broncos
Broncos runner Floyd Little gets behind offensive lineman Larron Jackson.
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
Denver Broncos Quarterback Craig Morton
When he joined the Broncos in 1977 he had already been in the league 12 seasons with 2 different teams. Quarterbacked Denver to an AFC Championship and Super Bowl.
Lyle Alzado
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
Randy Gradishar Denver Broncos Hall of Fame Linebacker
After being nominated numerous times for the NFL hall of Fame Randy Gradishar was finally inducted in 2024.
1965 Abner Haynes Topps Football Card
His Topps card from 1965. That year he joined the Denver Broncos. Used mostly as a kick returner he led the AFL with 901 return yards.
Marcus Allen Raiders & Karl Mecklenburg of the Broncos
Two greats of the NFL of the 1980s. Hall of Famer Marcus Allen give veteran Broncos linebacker Karl Mecklenburg a straight arm as he tries to escape the defenders grasp. Allen rushed for over 12,200 yards and 123 touchdowns in his 16-year career while Mecklenburg accounted for over 1100 tackles in his 12-year career.
John Elway | the 1989 AFC Championship game against the Browns
The 37-21 win over the Browns in the 1989 AFC Championship game was a big day for the Broncos - 385 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.
Lionel Taylor 1964 Denver Broncos Topps Football Card #64
His 1964 Topps card. 1964 was the first time since the AFL's inception that he didn't lead the league in catches. But he still had a solid year nonetheless. 76 catches, 873 yards and 7 touchdowns
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Lonnie Perrin Kicks Off
Not only did he return kicks, on occasion he kicked off.
Karl Mecklenburg
Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos MVP
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback John Elway who led Denver to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career. Here he carries against the Packers in the Bronco victory in Super Bowl XXII.
Chiefs Tight End Fred Arbanas makes a catch against John McGeever of the Broncos
AFL All League Tight End Fred Arbanas makes a catch against the Broncos John McGeever in 1964.
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Steve Atwater
Former 1st round draft pick from Arkansas and All-Pro Free Safety for the Denver Broncos he played 10 seasons with Broncos, winning 2 Super Bowls. 8 Pro Bowls, 24 interceptions he was known as a fierce tackler during his time in the NFL.
Rich Jackson All-AFL
3 time All-Pro for the Denver Broncos. Originally drafted by the Raiders in 1966 as a linebacker he was traded to Denver where he was switched to defensive end where he was instantly transformed into one the AFL's best defensive lineman ever.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Broncos Receiver Mark Jackson
A 6th-round draft pick of the Denver Broncos in 1986 from Purdue He led the team in yards receiving his rookie season. He played with Denver until 1992. He finished his 7-year career with the Broncos with 276 catches, 4746 yards, a 17.2 yards-per-catch average and 24 touchdowns.
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Craig Morton 1979 Denver Broncos Topps Football Card #285
After beginning the 1979 season as a backup came off the bench and one of the best seasons of his career. Passed for 2626 yards and 16 touchdowns.
Randy Gradishar, Hall of Fame Bronco
After a 10-Year NFL career in Denver Tackling Machine Randy Gradishar was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 2024.
Bubby Brister NFL
Quarterback of the Denver Broncos from 1997 to 1999, primarily as a back-up.
Lyle Alzado Rushing Chiefs QB Mike Livingston
Broncos lineman Lyle Alzado (#77) barrels down on Chiefs quarterback Mike Livingston around 1975.
Lonnie Perrin 41-Yard Touchdown vs Chargers in the 1977 AFC Playoffs
The opening round of the 1977 AFC playoffs. Perrin takes a Craig Morton screen pass and turns it into a 41-yard score.
Craig Morton Hands Off to Lonnie Perrin | 1977 Denver Broncos
From Denver's magical Super Bowl run in 1977 - NFL Comeback Player of the Year Craig Morton hands off to the team's #2 rusher for that year Lonnie Perrin.
Abner Haynes Kansas City Chiefs
Running through the Denver Broncos as veteran defensive lineman Ed Cooke reaches out to grab him.
He made the transition with the team as they changed from Dallas to Kansas City. Still holds the franchise record of 12,065 All-Purpose Yards in Career. Inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1991.
Rich Jackson Takes Downs Daryle Lamonica
A standout football player and track star at Southern University he joined the Raiders in 1965 as a linbacker. In 1966 he was traded to Denver for veteren receiver Lionel Taylor. Taylor never played a down for Oakland but Jackson became one of the most tenacious defensive lineman of his time. All-AFL in 1968 and 1969, All-NFL in 1970 and a Pro Bowler in 1971.
Karl Mecklenburg
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman Denver Broncos, Rushing Fran Tarkenton
Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton is put to flight by the Denver Broncos defense with Lyle Alzado in front.
Darrein Gordon
Celebrated Defensive Back/Kick Returner Darrein Gordon
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
John Elway
Denver Broncos Quarterback for 16 seasons.
Karl Mecklenburg
Karl Mecklenburg
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Len Dawson is Rushed by the Broncos John McGeever
With the Broncos John McGeever (#47) applying the duress Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson (#16) looks downfield for someone open.
Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos
Mark Jackson 1992 Denver Broncos AAA Wild Card Football Card #114
Broncos Receiver Mark Jackson on his 1992 AAA Wildcard issue. His last season in Denver after 7 years with the team he had 48 catches for 745 yards and 8 touchdowns.
John Elway in the Shotgun Formation in Super Bowl XXII
The Broncos Quarterback deploys his offense from the Shotgun Offense against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XXII. During the later half of the 1987 season Denver operated almost exclusively from the Shot Gun winning 8 of their last 9 games and advancing all the way to the Super Bowl.
John Elway
Denver Broncos Quarterback went to 9 Pro Bowls as was named to the All-1990s Hall of Fame team.
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Rich Jackson Head Slap
The self-proclaimed inventor of the "Head Slap". Legend has it he once head slapped an opposing Green Bay Packer lineman so hard he cracked the helmet.
Bill Romanowski
16-year veteran, twice named to the Pro Bowl. Played on 4 Super Bowl winning Teams.
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Rich Jackson Applies Pressure to Joe Namath
Here he puts pressure on Jets Great Joe Namath. He was awarded the game ball for his performance against Namath and the Jets in the 1969 upset of the eventual World Champions. He had 2 sacks that game.
Karl Mecklenburg
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Karl Mecklenburg Sacks the Chiefs Bill Kenny
The Broncos Karl Mecklenburg gets to Chiefs quarterback Bill Kenny. During the 1980s Mecklenburg was a major part of the Denver defense going to 4 Pro Bowls and making the NFL All Pro team 3 times.
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Denver QB John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback for the Denver Broncos from 1983 to 1998. Played in 22 playoff games including 5 Super Bowls.
Lonnie Perrin NFL Broncos
Broncos Running Back and Special Teams Return Man 1976 to 1978
Jackie Smith TD catch against Denver in 1972
Jackie Smith hauls in a score against Denver. We think this is from the 1972 Cardinals/Broncos preseason game. Players in the picture are #26, Randy Montgomery, #85 Mel Gray, #81 is Jackie Smith and #26 is former Bills AFL All Star George Saimes. 1972 was Saimes last of 10 seasons between the AFL and NFL.
John Elway, Denver Broncos Quarterback
Led Denver to 5 Super Bowls winning 2 of them in 1997 and 1998. Runningback Sammy Winder (#23) is in the background.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Karl Mecklenburg
Denver Broncos Defensive End Rich Jackson
One of the four original Denver Bronco Ring of Famers who were inducted in 1984 and was recognized for his six outstanding seasons with the Broncos from 1967-72.
He was considered by many as the best defensive end in professional football during his prime.
Known as “Tombstone,” Jackson was the first Bronco to be named to the All-NFL first team in 1970. His 43 sacks as a Bronco were the most by any player in club history at the conclusion of his career. He entered the AFL in 1966 with Oakland, playing in five games, before spending the next six seasons with Denver after the Broncos acquired him in a trade. Jackson posted his career high in quarterback sacks in 1969 with 11 and had 10 sacks in both ‘68 and ‘70. He was voted All-AFL in 1968 and ‘69 in addition to starting in the 1970 Pro Bowl. He made the Pro Bowl again in 1971 despite playing in only seven games due to a knee injury that eventually forced him out of football. That season, he was graded by the Broncos’ coaches as the team’s most efficient tackler as he made the stop on 97 percent of his opportunities.
Tabbed the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Pro Athlete of the Year in 1970, Jackson played the first four games of the 1972 season with the Broncos before being traded to Cleveland for a 1973 third-round draft choice (Paul Howard). He played in each of the final 10 games for the Browns in 1972 during his final NFL season. He was a standout end at Southern University on both sides of the ball and also was the NAIA shot-put champion.
Darrein Gordon
Celebrated Defensive Back/Kick Returner Darrein Gordon
Lyle Alzado sacks Johnny Unitas
A young Lyle Alzado with the Denver Broncos defense gets a sack on NFL legend Johnny Unitas.
Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos
Harvey Martin sacks Norris Weese in Super Bowl XII
Lyle Alzado, Defensive Lineman 1971-1985
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John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Floyd Little
Randy Gradishar of the Broncos & Joe Ferguson of the Bills
Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Bubby Brister Broncos QB
Bubby Brister, Quarterback, Denver Broncos
John Elway 1992 Denver Broncos Pro Set NFL Football Trading Card #155
1995 Pro Set - John Elway passed for 3970 yards and 26 touchdowns.
Steve Atwater
The Broncos Top Draft Pick in 1989 he was second on team in tackles as rookie with 129 stops. He also had 3 picks and a fumble recovery.
Karl Mecklenburg
The Cowboys Lee Roy Jordan faces off on the Broncos Floyd Little
Face off between Cowboys linebacker Lee Roy Jordan (#55) and Broncos runner Floyd Little (#44) in 1973.
Bill Romanowski
16-year veteran, twice named to the Pro Bowl. Played on 4 Super Bowl winning Teams.
Jack Lambert and Joe Greene of the Steelers - Norris Weese, Broncos in 1978
The Steel Curtain of Pittsburgh made things difficult for the Broncos in the 1978 AFC playoffs sacking Broncos quarterbacks a total of 6 times. Here is Jack Lambert and Joe Greene with Denver QB Norris Weese.
John Elway 1990 Denver Broncos Pro Set Football Card #88
Denver's Hall of Fame QB and his 1990 Pro Set card. His 8th year in the NFL 1990 saw the Broncos with only 5 victories. He was 3rd in the AFC Passing Yardage race with 3526 yards.
1978 Broncos Sideline with Bill Bryan, Lonnie Perrin, Jim Turner & Rick Upchurch
A scene from the Denver Broncos sideline in 1978 - From left to right: Offensive Guard Bill Bryan (#64), running back Lonnie Perrin (#33), ki0cker Jim Turner (#15) and All-Pro receiver Rick Upchurch (#80).
Abner Haynes Broncos vs Oilers
Broncos - Oilers action from 1966 when he was Denver's leading rusher and receiver.
Also pictured for the Broncos are offensive lineman Bob Breitenstein (#76), John Gonzaga (#79) and Larry Kaminski (#59).
The Oilers are defensive lineman Johnny Baker (#84) and linebacker Pat Holmes (#79). Wilmer Hicks (#33) is in the left-background.
Hayes scored 2 touchdowns in a 40-38 victory that day.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Mark Jackson 1990 Denver Broncos Topps NFL Football Trading Card #41
Had another solid season in 1990 - led the Broncos with 57 catches and 926 yards. Also scored a total of 5 touchdowns. 4 receiving and 1 on the ground.
Steve Atwater
Former 1st round draft pick from Arkansas and All-Pro Free Safety for the Denver Broncos he played 10 seasons with Broncos, winning 2 Super Bowls. 8 Pro Bowls, 24 interceptions he was known as a fierce tackler during his time in the NFL.
Craig Morton
At thee age of 34 he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1977 where he not only became the starter, but led the Broncos to their first ever Super Bowl appearance. He was selected Comeback Player of the Year as he led Denver to a 12-2 record. He remained a Bronco until he retired in 1982 as the top passer in franchise history. Today he still ranks third on the Denver All Time passing Yards (11,895) and Touchdowns (74) List.
Lynn Swann Steelers doubled- teamed by Tom Jackson & Louis Wright of the Broncos in 1978
Steelers receiver Lynn Swann gets double-teamed by Broncos Tom Jackson and Louis Wright in 1978. Swann had an All Pro year in 1978 scoring 11 touchdowns on 61 catches.
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Walter Payton Dives Over Broncos Defenders in 1983
1983 NFL - Bears great Walter Payton (#34) makes some positive yards against the Broncos defense. Stopping him are linebacker Steve Busick (#58) and defensive back Dennis Smith (#49). Also shown is Bears lineman Kurt Becker (#79). Payton carried the ball 23 times this game for 91 yards in a 31-14 Chicago victory.
Karl Mecklenburg
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Bill Thompson and Randy Gradishar stop Lions Horace King in 1978
From the Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Day game of 1978 - The Broncos Bill Thompson and Randy Gradishar combine to put the hit on Lions running back Horace King - but not before King managed to cross the goal line. The 4th quarter score put Detroit ahead 17-14 as they would go on to win.
Archie Manning Lyle Alzado 1978 Pro Bowl
Lyle Alzado and Archie Manning in the 1978 Pro Bowl
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos Linebacker
Lionel Taylor Touchdown Catch on Raiders | 1960 AFL
A Touchdown catch against the Oakland Raiders in the first year AFL showdown between the Raiders and Broncos.
Floyd Little, Denver Broncos Running Back 1967-1975
Floyd Little of the Denver Broncos - still the franchise's #2 All-Time rushing Leader with 6323 yards and #2 Rushing Touchdown Leader with 43.
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Karl Mecklenburg Denver Broncos 1990 Topps NFL Football Trading Card #35
1990 Topps - Started all 16 games, had 5 sacks, scored on a 2-yard fumble recovery against Seattle in week 3 and a safety against the Packers the last game of the season.
Fred Biletnikoff makes a catch against the Broncos Tom Jackson
As if by magic the football just seems to "stick" to his hand as Raiders Hall of Fame receiver Fred Biletnikoff makes the catch with Broncos great Tom Jackson all over him.
Karl Mecklenburg
Randy Gradishar and Dennis Smith of the Denver Broncos
Ron Mix of the Chargers and Rich Jackson of the Broncos
A battle of AFL Legends. Chargers Hall of Famer Ron Mix squares off against Denver Broncos Great Rich Jackson.
Rich "Tombstone" Jackson, Denver Broncos
Rich Jackson of the Denver Broncos - unofficially recognized with 43 sacks as a Bronco. Jackson claims he had more than that.
Rich Jackson NFL Broncos
A standout football player and track star at Southern University he joined the Raiders in 1965 as a linbacker. In 1966 he was traded to Denver for veteran receiver Lionel Taylor. Taylor never played a down for Oakland but Jackson became one of the most tenacious defensive lineman of his time. All-AFL in 1968 and 1969, All-NFL in 1970 and a Pro Bowler in 1971.
Craig Morton sacked by Cowboy Randy Hughes
While 1977 was a year of revitalization for him, Super Bowl X may have been one of the worst games in his career. He was intercepted 4 times, sacked 4 times and finished with a 0.0 passer rating - 15 attempts - 4 completions - 39 yards - no touchdowns. Here he goes down under the rush of Dallas Cowboy defender Randy Hughes
Steve Atwater
One of the most consistent defenders the Denver Broncos ever had, Steve Atwater played in the NFL from 1989 to 1999 and was considered one of Pro Football's hardest hitters during his 11-year career.
Darrein Gordon
Celebrated Defensive Back/Kick Returner Darrein Gordon
Mark Jackson 1990 Denver Broncos Score NFL Football Trading Card #240
Craig Morton
At thee age of 34 he was traded to the Denver Broncos in 1977 where he not only became the starter, but led the Broncos to their first ever Super Bowl appearance. He was selected Comeback Player of the Year as he led Denver to a 12-2 record. He remained a Bronco until he retired in 1982 as the top passer in franchise history. Today he still ranks third on the Denver All Time passing Yards (11,895) and Touchdowns (74) List.
Terrell Davis
Terrell Davis, Running Back, Denver Broncos 1995-2001
John Elway
Hall of Fame Quarterback from Stanford who led the Denver Broncos to 5 Super Bowls and 2 NFL Championships in his 16-year professional football career.
Lyle Alzado 1972 Denver Broncos Topps Rookie Football Card #106
The 1971 4th round pick form Yankton had an impressive rookie season but no Topps card his first year in the league. In 1972 Topps awarded him one and it wasn't for no reason. Led the Broncos with 12 sacks. Racked up 45 solo tackles as well.
Brett Favre under pressure from Denver's Keith Washington
Lionel Taylor, Denver Broncos makes a catch against Willie Mitchell of the Chiefs
AFL great Lionel Taylor of the Broncos makes a one-handed catch here - we think #22 could be Willie Mitchell, Kansas City Chiefs veteran defensive back.