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The Mile High Chronicles: A Deep-Dive Denver Broncos Trivia Challenge
Test your knowledge of Franchise History, legendary Dynasties, and League MVPs. Are you a true member of Broncos Country?
The Story Behind the Stat: The Broncos were so budget-strapped in 1960 that they bought used uniforms from a defunct college bowl game. The vertically striped socks were so hated they were eventually burned in a public bonfire!
The Story Behind the Stat: Elway famously threatened to play professional baseball for the New York Yankees rather than play for the Colts, forcing the trade that changed Broncos history forever.
The Story Behind the Stat: In his first year as head coach (1977), Red Miller led the team to a 12-2 record and their first-ever playoff berth, sparking the modern era of Broncos success.
The Story Behind the Stat: Davis's 1998 campaign is considered one of the greatest individual seasons ever. He capped it off by winning the League MVP and a second consecutive Super Bowl ring.
The Story Behind the Stat: Trailing 20-13 against the Browns with 5:32 left, Elway orchestrated a 15-play masterpiece that remains the gold standard for clutch quarterbacking.
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View on AmazonThe Story Behind the Stat: Manning's 2013 season saw the Broncos score an NFL-record 606 points. He also set the record for passing yards in a season with 5,477.
The Story Behind the Stat: Rod Smith is the first undrafted player in NFL history to reach 10,000 receiving yards. He finished his career with 849 catches and 68 touchdowns.
The Story Behind the Stat: Miller recorded 2.5 sacks and two forced fumbles, essentially dismantling the Panthers' offense and securing the franchise's third Lombardi Trophy.
The Story Behind the Stat: Shanahan (138 regular season, 8 playoff wins) led the Broncos to back-to-back titles in 1997 and 1998, cementing a coaching dynasty in Colorado.
The Story Behind the Stat: Built in 1948 for the Denver Bears minor league baseball team, it was expanded multiple times to accommodate the Broncos before being renamed Mile High in 1968.
The Story Behind the Stat: Known as "The Smiling Assassin," Atwater's hit on the 260-lb "Nigerian Nightmare" is one of the most replayed tackles in Monday Night Football history.
The Story Behind the Stat: Johnson, Jackson, and Nattiel were the primary targets for John Elway during the late 80s and early 90s, helping the team reach three Super Bowls in four years.
The Story Behind the Stat: Prater set the then-NFL record with a 64-yarder in 2013 against the Titans. Jason Elam had previously held the record with a 63-yarder in 1998.
The Story Behind the Stat: Entering as 11-point underdogs, the Broncos snapped a 13-game NFC winning streak in the Super Bowl, famously prompted owner Pat Bowlen to declare, "This one's for John!"
The Story Behind the Stat: Elway was inducted in 2004, his first year of eligibility. While others had played for Denver, he was the first to spend his entire career (or the bulk of his legendary status) as a Bronco in the Hall.
The Story Behind the Stat: Thunder has been a staple at home games since 1993. Miles is the name of the costumed mascot, but Thunder is the live Arabian gelding.
The Story Behind the Stat: It was the quickest ending to an overtime period in NFL postseason history, taking only 11 seconds.
The Story Behind the Stat: The Broncos appeared in Super Bowls XII, XXI, XXII, XXIV, XXXII, XXXIII, XLVIII, and 50. They currently hold a 3-5 record in the big game.
The Story Behind the Stat: Considered too small for a tight end and too slow for a wide receiver, Sharpe revolutionized the position and retired as the NFL's all-time leader in receptions and yards for a TE.
The Story Behind the Stat: Elway won in 1987, Davis in 1998, and Manning in 2013. No Bronco has won the award twice while playing for the franchise.
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