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 |