Denver Broncos Ring of Famers

Denver Broncos Ring of Fame

The Denver Broncos, a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado, have a storied history that includes numerous championships, playoff appearances, and individual accolades.

One of the ways that the Broncos honor their greatest players and coaches is through their Ring of Fame. Established in 1984, the Ring of Fame is a collection of 34 individuals who have made significant contributions to the Broncos organization. In this article, we will list the members of the Broncos’ Ring of Fame and highlight some of their accomplishments.

Listed below in order of their selection from when the Ring of Fame was created in 1984.

Name

Pos.

Yrs. w/Broncos

Year Inducted

Mike Shanahan

Coach

1995-08

2017

Champ Bailey

CB

2004-13

2019

Red Miller

Coach

1977-80

2017

John Lynch

S

2004-07

2016

Simon Fletcher

LB

1985-95

2016

Jason Elam

K

1993-2007

2016

Pat Bowlen

Owner

1984-pres.

2015

Rick Upchurch

WR

1975-83

2014

Dan Reeves

Coach

1981-92

2014

Gene Mingo

HB/K

1960-64

2014

Tom Nalen

C

1994-2008

2013

Rod Smith

WR

1994-2007

2012

Shannon Sharpe

TE

1990-99, 2002-03

2009

Terrell Davis

RB

1995-2002

2007

Steve Atwater

S

1989-98

2005

Gary Zimmerman

T

1993-97

2003

Dennis Smith

S

1981-94

2001

Karl Mecklenburg

LB

1983-94

2001

John Elway

QB

1983-98

1999

Louis Wright

CB

1975-86

1993

Tom Jackson

LB

1973-86

1992

Randy Gradishar

LB

1974-83

1989

Craig Morton

QB

1977-82

1988

Haven Moses

WR

1972-81

1988

Jim Turner

K

1971-79

1988

Billy Thompson

S

1969-81

1987

Charley Johnson

QB

1972-75

1986

Paul Smith

DT

1968-78

1986

Frank Tripucka

QB

1960-63

1986

Gerald H. Phipps

Owner

1961-81

1985

Austin “Goose” Gonsoulin

S

1960-66

1984

Rich Jackson

DE

1967-72

1984

Floyd Little

RB

1967-75

1984

Lionel Taylor

WR

1960-66

1984

The Denver Broncos Alumni Association was formed in 1991 in order to give former players the opportunity to remain actively involved with the Denver Broncos organization. 

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