The Denver Broncos were established in 1960 as a charter member of the American Football League (AFL) before joining the NFL in the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.¹⁾

The Broncos' current colors are orange, navy blue, and white. Orange has been a staple color for the team since 1962.²⁾

The Broncos have won three Super Bowls (XXXII, XXXIII, and 50).³⁾

The Broncos' first Super Bowl appearance was in Super Bowl XII (1978), where they lost to the Dallas Cowboys.⁴⁾

The Broncos play in Denver, which is nicknamed the Mile High City because it is exactly one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level.⁵⁾

Broncos fans coined the term Mile High Magic to describe the team's dramatic comebacks and high-altitude home-field advantage.⁶⁾

In their inaugural season, the Broncos wore notoriously ugly uniforms with brown and mustard-yellow colors and vertical striped socks.⁷⁾

The Broncos have a Ring of Fame at their stadium to honor key players, coaches, and contributors to the team's history.⁸⁾

Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway played his entire career (1983–1998) with the Broncos and led the team to five Super Bowl appearances, winning two.⁹⁾

Legendary QB Peyton Manning played for the Broncos from 2012 to 2015, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in Super Bowl 50.¹⁰⁾

One of the most iconic moments in NFL history, The Drive, occurred in 1987, when John Elway led a 98-yard touchdown drive in the AFC Championship Game against the Cleveland Browns.¹¹⁾

In the 1988 AFC Championship Game, the Broncos benefitted from The Fumble, a costly mistake by Cleveland Browns running back Earnest Byner near the goal line.¹²⁾

The Broncos played at the original Mile High Stadium from 1960 until 2000. The stadium was famous for its passionate fans and deafening noise.¹³⁾

Since 2001, the Broncos have played at Empower Field at Mile High, a modern stadium with a seating capacity of over 76,000.¹⁴⁾

Barrel Man, a superfan known for wearing only a barrel to games, was a fixture at Broncos games for over 30 years.¹⁵⁾

The Broncos' 1970s defense, led by players like Randy Gradishar and Tom Jackson, was nicknamed the Orange Crush for its dominance.¹⁶⁾

Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe played 12 seasons with the Broncos and won two Super Bowls with the team.¹⁷⁾

The Broncos had their first winning season in 1973, 13 years after the team's inception.¹⁸⁾

The Broncos once drafted QB Tommy Maddox in the first round of the 1992 NFL Draft, despite having John Elway as their starter.¹⁹⁾

The Broncos won the first-ever AFL game in 1960, defeating the Boston Patriots 13-10.²⁰⁾

The Broncos have retired only three jersey numbers: #7 (John Elway), #18 (Frank Tripucka/Peyton Manning), and #44 (Floyd Little).²¹⁾

Broncos kicker Matt Prater set an NFL record with a 64-yard field goal in 2013 against the Tennessee Titans.²²⁾

Running back Terrell Davis rushed for over 2,000 yards in 1998 and was instrumental in the Broncos' back-to-back Super Bowl victories.²³⁾

Linebacker Von Miller was the MVP of Super Bowl 50, leading the Broncos' defense in a dominant win over the Carolina Panthers.²⁴⁾

The Broncos have lost five Super Bowls, more than any other NFL team.²⁵⁾

The Broncos' first playoff victory came in 1977, when they defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers.²⁶⁾

The Broncos have won the AFC Championship eight times.²⁷⁾

The Broncos have sold out every home game since 1970, one of the longest sellout streaks in NFL history.²⁸⁾

Hard-hitting safety Steve Atwater was a key defensive player for the Broncos in the 1990s and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.²⁹⁾

The Broncos are one of the few NFL teams to win back-to-back Super Bowls (1997 and 1998 seasons).³⁰⁾