Broncos Country Celebrates Pat Bowlen & Champ Bailey Election To Hall Of Fame
DENVER (CBS4) - Broncos Country rejoiced on Saturday when not one, but two Broncos were voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019. Team owner since 1984, Pat Bowlen, will be enshrined alongside retired cornerback Champ Bailey.
Two of Bowlen's six children, Brittany and Patrick, represented him on stage with the rest of the 2019 class.
Players, past and present, reacted all over social media when the news was released.
Broncos' General Manager and President of Football Operations, John Elway, shared his excitement.
I'm so thrilled for Pat! For what he did for the Broncos and the league, he is the definition of a Hall of Famer.
— John Elway (@johnelway) February 3, 2019
There truly is no greater recognition in the world of football!!!! pic.twitter.com/3ZnyesJTMV
Former Bronco and fellow Hall of Famer, Terrell Davis, attended the ceremony in Atlanta and shared his gratitude.
Mr. B you deserve this. You've taken the @broncos & the league to the top. No greater honor. @ProFootballHOF #BroncosCountry #nflhonors #nfl pic.twitter.com/kpYgviU6jW
— Terrell Davis (@Terrell_Davis) February 3, 2019
Current players, like Case Keenum and Will Parks, also congratulated Bowlen and his family.
So happy for the Broncos, the fans and the Bowlen family. Honored and proud to play for a Hall of Fame owner like Mr. Bowlen! https://t.co/G69sMhSEnB
— Case Keenum (@casekeenum) February 3, 2019
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The first time I actually went to the Broncos facility on April 14th during a pre draft visit in 2016, the absolute first name I heard was Pat Bowlen! We appreciate you Mr. B! Congrats to you and your family! https://t.co/AJKwtv7DHE
— William (@PhillyWill11) February 3, 2019
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