Est. 1960
Denver
Broncos
John Elway - QB - 51,475 Passing Yards
AP via Ed Andrieski
Est. 1960
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Did you know?
The thin air in the Mile High City has helped three of the five longest field goals in NFL history take place in Denver.
Team History
- The Denver Broncos began play in the American Football League in 1960 before it merged with the NFL.
- In 1968, the city of Denver purchased the Broncos’ stadium and renamed it Denver Mile High Stadium where the team currently plays.
- In 1973 under head coach John Ralston, the Broncos recorded their first winning season, finishing 7-5-2.
- Between 1977 and 1991, the Broncos won seven AFC Western Division titles and four AFC Championships.
- The Denver Broncos became one of five teams to win back-to-back Super Bowls after beating the Green Bay Packers in 1998 and the Atlanta Falcons in 1999.
- In 2015, the Denver Broncos became one of four teams to have made eight Super Bowl appearances when they advanced to Super Bowl 50. They defeated the Carolina Panthers, 24-10, winning their third Super Bowl.
Team Facts
- Seasons: 64 (1960-2023)
- Winningest Coach: (W-L-T) Mike Shanahan (138-86-0)
- Super Bowl Titles: 3
- Record going into 2023 season: (W-L-T) 500-456-10
- Playoff Record: 23-19
- Most Career Yards Rushing: Terrell Davis, 7,607 (1995-2001)
- Most Career Yards Passing: John Elway, 51,475 (1983-98)
- Most Career Receptions: Rod Smith, 849 (1995-2006)
- Most Career Sacks: Von Miller, 110.5 (2011-21)
- Most Career Interceptions: Steve Foley, 44 (1976-86)
- Most Career Points: Jason Elam, 1,786 (1993-2007)
- Current Team Owner: Rob Walton
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