Denver Broncos – A third Super Bowl title in 2009?
Football fans across the country are creating early demand for any available Denver Broncos tickets that can be “begged, stolen or borrowed.” With the return of some great starters from 2008 and the addition of some top free-agent picks, there’s already electricity in the air about the Broncos’ chances of a strong 2009 title run. This team has one of the strongest fan bases and enjoys support not only in the Rocky Mountain region of the Western Legions, but throughout the United States. Historically, when this football team has been in a runner-up position in the division race, the upcoming season sees players explode on the field and fans expect nothing less in the 2009 fall season.
Fans put their weight behind the Broncos
The Denver Broncos were one of the founding members of the American Football League. Beginning with the 1970 merger of the AFL and NFL divisions, they have consistently been one of the leading franchises both on and off the field. With an impressive record of half a dozen AFC championships in 1977, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1997 and again in 1998, it’s easy to see why their ravenous fans buy Denver Broncos tickets early in the year.
There are more than 74,000 Denver Broncos tickets available annually and season seats have sold out every year with tens of thousands of more hopeful fans placing their names on a waiting list. The Denver Broncos’ 31-24 dominance of Green Bay during Super Bowl XXXII remains a highly publicized event and a source of great pride for players, owners and their fans. The Denver team added another championship the following year by claiming this title once again in Super Bowl XXXIII and this consecutive feat is something that only 5 other football teams have managed to achieve.
History and highlights of the Denver Bronco franchise
The Denver Broncos’ AFL charter was awarded in 1959 to Bob Howsam, owner of a minor league baseball team who built stadium for the Chicago Bears in the 1940s. With limited funds, the first team he took to the court in old worn uniforms and socks that had vertical stripes. After 2 years, Jack Faulkner was hired as head coach and general manager. He began the work of taking the team from a laughingstock to a respectable sports entity, kicking their ridiculous socks in a public event that gave fans the opportunity to see them go up in flames. Although there was not much happiness during the first decade of the Denver Broncos franchise, they did have their moments.
– The first victory in an AFL game was 13-10 in August 1960, against the Boston Patriots.
– In August 1967, the team recorded the AFL’s first win over an NFL rival with a 13-7 victory over the Detroit Lions.
– However, the team’s dismal 39-97-4 record over the first ten years placed them at the bottom of the AFL’s 8 teams at the time.
An “Ave Maria” saves the Denver Broncos from being sold
It was in 1965 that the team’s fortunes changed for the better when the move to allow Atlanta to buy the Broncos was blocked. At zero hour, it was Gerald and Allan Phipps who put up the millions to buy the team and the stadium. Fan excitement was unprecedented and they showed their appreciation by purchasing more than 22,000 Denver Broncos season tickets. In 1964, not even 8,000 Denver Broncos tickets had been purchased, making this event even more staggering in scope. The city of Denver took over the old Bears Stadium in 1968 and renamed it Mile High.
From the bottom to the mile high
Nearly 20,000 additional seats were added as Mile High expanded to hold 51,706 spectators and screaming supporters. In 1976, the stadium’s capacity was increased to 63,532 and then to 75,100 in 1977. With each increase in the number of seats, fans quickly increased their demand for Denver Broncos tickets. Since these early years, loyal fans have made sure there are no unsold Denver Broncos season tickets. In the early years, the Denver Broncos were the butt of jokes and laughter as the AFL tried to establish itself as a viable contender in the world of football. Until 2001, when they opened the season on the world-class INVESCO soccer field in their own Mile High Stadium, they had to play on the same field used by the 1960s franchise.
Records and achievements of the Denver Bronco team
The rich history of the Denver Broncos team is marked by playoff appearances or championship games in 1977, 1978 and 1979. Football fans now had plenty of additional reasons to stand in long lines if there was any chance of snagging one of the coveted Denver. Broncos tickets. This AFL powerhouse has fallen below the .500 benchmark less than 5 times since 1965 and amassed 7 AFC division titles and championships in a short 14-year period, from 1977 to 1991. In 1991, they had a shot at the Super Bowl XXIV title. but fell to the San Francisco 49ers. Denver is a team that demands the best from its players and the Denver Broncos followed up this championship effort by returning to the division playoffs in 1992, 1996 and 1997.
Tickets for the Denver Broncos continued to be one of the hottest items on the sports market throughout 1997 and 1998, when the team dominated all comers and took home the ultimate Super Bowl title twice. In 1997 they destroyed the famous Packers and in ’98 they destroyed the Atlanta Falcons. 2000, 2003, 2004 and 2005 were again playoff years for the Colorado team. In 2008, they had a .500 season when the team posted an 8-8 win-loss record, leading them to finish second in the division just behind San Diego. While the last 3 seasons have not seen the teams as one of the players on the field in the annual Big Game, the team is busy reorganizing and setting the stage for a 2009 season that may be one of the best in its history.
Fast forward to the 2009 season
Fans welcomed the news of the signing of some exciting new free agents on the Denver Broncos roster that included the name of quarterback Chris Simms. This is the son of the great football player, Phil Simms, who as a former quarterback led his team to victory and won a Super Bowl ring. Fans are well aware of the incredible potential Chris has and are hoping their Denver Broncos tickets will be used to see his team go all the way in 2009.
As a backup to Kerry Collins and Vince Young of the Tennessee Titans, it seems the young Simms hasn’t been able to show the extent of his playing ability, but this may be his breakout year. The other names making a splash in Denver are JJ Arrington and LaMont Jordan. Both players have earned recognition as the best ball carriers.
Arrington is already the third running back the Denver Broncos organization has signed, which seems like a clear sign of where the emphasis will be placed this season. The last 4 years, Arrington has been with the Arizona Cardinals and was active in 14 of the team’s games in 2008. His stats include 183 carries for a total of 654 yards and an impressive 91 catches that gave him two touchdowns and almost 700 yards.
For Broncos fans, the 2009 football season just can’t come fast enough. Depth charts have yet to be announced; but already the eager and hopeful are planning some “wild and weird” victory celebrations on the legendary Mile High football field.