Broncos Hold Ring of Fame Selection Meeting Today

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.

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:

1. Pat Bowlen (1984-Present), Inducted: 2015
2. Gene Mingo (1960 – 1963), Inducted: 2014
3. Dan Reeves (1981 – 1992), Inducted: 2014
4. Rick Upchurch (1975 – 1983), Inducted: 2014
5. Tom Nalen (1994 – 2008), Inducted: 2013
6. Rod Smith (1994 – 2007), Inducted: 2012
7. Shannon Sharpe (1990 – 1999, 2002 – 2003), Inducted: 2009
8. Terrell Davis (1995 – 2002), Inducted: 2007
9. Steve Atwater (1989 – 1998), Inducted: 2005
10. Gary Zimmerman (1993 – 1997), Inducted: 2003
11. Karl Mecklenburg (1983 – 1994), Inducted: 2001
12. Dennis Smith (1981 – 1994), Inducted: 2001
13. John Elway (1983 – 1998), Inducted: 1999
14. Louis Wright (1975 – 1986), Inducted: 1993
15. Tom Jackson (1973 – 1986), Inducted: 1992
16. Randy Grandishar (1974 – 1983), Inducted: 1989
17. Craig Morton (1977 – 1982), Inducted: 1988
18. Haven Moses (1972 – 1981), Inducted: 1988
19. Jim Turner (1971 – 1979), Inducted: 1988
20. Billy Thompson (1969 – 1981), Inducted: 1987
21. Charely Johnson (1972 – 1975), Inducted: 1986
22. Paul Smith (1968 – 1978), Inducted: 1986
23. Frank Tripuka (1960 – 1963), Inducted: 1986
24. Gerald H. Phipps (1961 – 1981), Inducted: 1985
25. “Goose” Gonsulin (1960 – 1966), Inducted 1984
26. Rich Jackson (1967 – 1972), Inducted: 1984
27. Floyd Little (1967 – 1975), Inducted: 1984
28. 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?