The Denver Broncos Ring of Fame is for players who have performed in orange and blue with class.
Broncos will hold their annual meeting today to determine who should belong in the Ring of Fame.
The Broncos will hold their annual Ring of Fame selection mtg today. 28 individuals have been inducted, including Owner Pat Bowlen in 2015.
— Patrick Smyth (@psmyth12) May 17, 2016
Pat Bowlen created the Ring of Fame in 1984 to honor players and administrators who had an important role in Broncos’ history. Bowlen would recently be inducted into the Ring of Fame last season continuing to build his legacy.
Ring of Fame, as of right now include:
- Pat Bowlen (1984-Present), Inducted: 2015
- Gene Mingo (1960 – 1963), Inducted: 2014
- Dan Reeves (1981 – 1992), Inducted: 2014
- Rick Upchurch (1975 – 1983), Inducted: 2014
- Tom Nalen (1994 – 2008), Inducted: 2013
- Rod Smith (1994 – 2007), Inducted: 2012
- Shannon Sharpe (1990 – 1999, 2002 – 2003), Inducted: 2009
- Terrell Davis (1995 – 2002), Inducted: 2007
- Steve Atwater (1989 – 1998), Inducted: 2005
- Gary Zimmerman (1993 – 1997), Inducted: 2003
- Karl Mecklenburg (1983 – 1994), Inducted: 2001
- Dennis Smith (1981 – 1994), Inducted: 2001
- John Elway (1983 – 1998), Inducted: 1999
- Louis Wright (1975 – 1986), Inducted: 1993
- Tom Jackson (1973 – 1986), Inducted: 1992
- Randy Grandishar (1974 – 1983), Inducted: 1989
- Craig Morton (1977 – 1982), Inducted: 1988
- Haven Moses (1972 – 1981), Inducted: 1988
- Jim Turner (1971 – 1979), Inducted: 1988
- Billy Thompson (1969 – 1981), Inducted: 1987
- Charely Johnson (1972 – 1975), Inducted: 1986
- Paul Smith (1968 – 1978), Inducted: 1986
- Frank Tripuka (1960 – 1963), Inducted: 1986
- Gerald H. Phipps (1961 – 1981), Inducted: 1985
- “Goose” Gonsulin (1960 – 1966), Inducted 1984
- Rich Jackson (1967 – 1972), Inducted: 1984
- Floyd Little (1967 – 1975), Inducted: 1984
- Lionel Taylor (1960 – 1966), Inducted: 1984
There are some candidates who deserve to be in the Ring of Fame this coming year, but it is unknown whom they will choose. Peyton Manning may be the clear-cut frontrunner in my opinion; however, some others to consider: Jason Elam, Alfred Williams and Al Wilson.
Manning and Elam have greatly impacted the Broncos in their time in Denver. Even though it was a short stint in orange and blue, argument can be made Manning had a bigger impact as player than he did in Indianapolis. Elam is one of the NFL’s greatest kickers and the three-time Pro Bowler Elam is the franchise leader in points along with a record yardage field goal. Both would be my choice for the Ring of Fame before Al Wilson or Alfred Williams. Yet, Wilson’s and William’s impact can not be missed from their time with the Broncos.
Who do you think should be in the Ring of Fame?