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History of the Denver Broncos

By brefdoe
  • The American Professional Football Conference was Formed

     The American Professional Football Conference was Formed
    The NFL was formed as the American Professional Football Conference.
  • The League Changes it's Name

    The League Changes it's Name
    he league changed its name to the American Professional Football Association (APFA)
  • The League was Renamed to the NFL

    The League was Renamed to the NFL
    APFA changed its name to the National Football League on June 24, 1922,
  • The Denver Broncos were Founded

    The Denver Broncos were Founded
    The Denver Broncos were founded when minor league baseball owner Bob Howsam was awarded an American Football League charter franchise.
  • The Broncos Win the FIrst Game

    The Broncos Win the FIrst Game
    The Broncos won the first AFL game over the Boston Patriots 13–10
  • AFL and NFL Merge

    AFL and NFL Merge
    the two major professional American football leagues in the United States Merged together, the National Football League and the American Football League
  • SuperBowl Xll

    SuperBowl Xll
    the Broncos made it to the SuperBowl, the Broncos was defeted by the Dallas Cowboys 27-10
  • SuperBowl XXl

    SuperBowl XXl
    the Giants defeated the Broncos 39–20
  • the Cults Trade John Elway to the Broncos

    the Cults Trade John Elway to the Broncos
    Baltimore Colts traded John Elway to the Denver Broncos. In 1987,
  • SuperBowl XXll

    SuperBowl XXll
    The Redskins defeated the Broncos 42–10
  • SuperBowl XXlV

    SuperBowl XXlV
    the 49ers defeated the Broncos 55–10
  • SuperBowl XXXll

    SuperBowl XXXll
    the Broncos defeated the Packers 31–24
  • SuperBowl XXXlll

    SuperBowl XXXlll
    the Broncos defeated the Falcons 34–19
  • John Elway Retires

    John Elway Retires
    at the age of 38, Elway announced his retirement from pro football, he was put into the hall of fame
  • Broncos sign Peyton Manning

    Broncos sign Peyton Manning
    Peyton Manning was signed with the Denver Broncos.
  • SuperBowl XLVIII

    SuperBowl XLVIII
    the Seahawks defeated the Broncos 43–8