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 The Broncos are one of the few NFL teams to win back-to-back Super Bowls (1997 and 1998 seasons).[([[https://www.givemesport.com/back-to-back-super-bowl-winners/|givemesport]])]
+===== No Mascot Curse =====
+The Broncos have had multiple mascots, including a live horse named Thunder, which runs the field after touchdowns.[([[https://www.denverbroncos.com/fans/mascots/thunder|denverbroncos]])]
+===== AFL Champions =====
+Before the AFL-NFL merger, the Broncos never won an AFL championship, but they are one of the league's most successful post-merger teams.[([[https://templepress.wordpress.com/2016/05/04/reflections-on-the-afl-and-its-merger-with-the-nfl/|templepress]])]
+===== Biggest Rivalries =====
+The Broncos' biggest rivals are the Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers.[([[https://blog.ticketmaster.com/los-angeles-chargers-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-series/|ticketmaster]])]
+===== Tim Tebow Era =====
+In 2011, quarterback Tim Tebow led the Broncos to a dramatic playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers with an 80-yard touchdown pass in overtime.[([[https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/nfl/2012/01/09/tim-tebows-80-yard-td-pass-ot-gives-broncos-playoff-upset-vs/15879329007/|jacksonville]])]
+===== Hall of Fame Representation =====
+The Broncos have 10 players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[([[https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2024/08/03/how-many-denver-broncos-are-in-the-hall-of-fame-now-2024/|broncoswire]])]
+===== 50th Anniversary =====
+In 2009, the Broncos celebrated their 50th season, paying tribute to their history with throwback uniforms.[([[https://www.denverpost.com/2009/10/09/even-if-they-win-the-broncos-figure-to-look-bad-in-their-throwback-uniforms-sunday/|denverpost]])]
+===== Ownership =====
+The team was owned by Pat Bowlen from 1984 to 2019. Bowlen is credited with transforming the Broncos into a consistent winner.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/432712/2019/06/14/denver-broncos-owner-pat-bowlen-dies/|nytimes]])]
+===== Draft Success =====
+The Broncos selected Floyd Little in the first round of the 1967 draft, and he became the team’s first true superstar.[([[https://www.milehighreport.com/2010/8/7/1611260/the-francise-an-appreciation-of|milehighreport]])]
+===== Sammy Winder Dance =====
+Running back Sammy Winder popularized the "Mississippi Mud Walk" touchdown celebration in the 1980s.[([[https://gridironheroics.com/the-history-of-controversial-touchdown-celebrations/|gridironheroics]])]
+===== Longest Winning Streak =====
+The Broncos' longest winning streak in a single season is 13 games, achieved in 1998.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/byldaw/in_1998_the_130_broncos_were_upset_by_the_58_new/|reddit]])]
+===== Record Comeback =====
+In 2012, the Broncos overcame a 24-point deficit to beat the San Diego Chargers, one of the greatest comebacks in team history.[([[https://www.denverpost.com/2012/10/15/denver-broncos-erase-24-point-deficit-to-drop-san-diego-chargers-35-24/|denverpost]])]
+===== Most Points in a Season =====
+The Broncos scored an NFL-record 606 points in 2013, led by Peyton Manning's 55 touchdown passes.[([[https://www.nfl.com/100/originals/100-greatest/teams-86|nfl]])]
+===== First Coach =====
+The team's first head coach was Frank Filchock, who led the team for two seasons.[([[https://historytimelines.co/timeline/denver-broncos-nfl|historytimelines]])]
+===== Punt Return Record =====
+In 2012, Trindon Holliday became the first player to return a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns in the same playoff game.[([[https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/01/13/trindon-holliday|si]])]
+===== 2024 Outlook =====
+Under head coach Sean Payton, the Broncos aim to return to playoff contention after several rebuilding years.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/sean-payton-could-playoffs-1st-173157347.html|yahoo]])]

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