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MHR's Forgotten Broncos -- Haven Moses
Now I know when I do these posts that many of these guys are not truly forgotten, but there is a method to my madness. I am obsessed with the Ring of Fame right now and my goal is to profile every single Ring of Fame member; culminating with a page dedicated to the entire Ring of Fame. This...
MHR's Forgotten Broncos -- Charley Johnson
Charley Johnson was an interesting addition to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. When I looked at his wimpy stats and mediocre performances throughout his career, I just didn't get it. But then I realized that this perception is the fundamental problem with a fan from the next generation who...
MHR's Forgotten Broncos -- Paul Smith
The Forgotten Broncos series is part of a larger goal of mine to bring back many of the Bronco greats of the past. I am not writing about some nobody who played a game back in '64 and was never heard about again. I am writing about a player who impacted the organization in some profound way and...
MHR's Forgotten Broncos -- Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin
The Goose was and still is the greatest defensive back to ever play for the Denver Broncos. Champ Bailey may one day break Austin Gonsoulin's many Bronco records, but until that happens he will have to play second fiddle to the great Goose. Gonsoulin played just eight seasons, yet his play...
MHR's Forgotten Broncos -- Frank "The Trip" Tripucka
Would you think a guy who never threw more touchdowns than interceptions in his career would ever get his number retired? I would have said, "Hell no", before I learned that Mr. Francis M.J. "Frank" Tripucka did. The Denver Broncos have retired exactly three jerseys in its storied history. ...
MHR's Forgotten Broncos -- Rich "Tombstone" Jackson
When Bronco fans today are asked who the most famous Bronco ever to don the #87 jersey, most would blurt out "Eddie Mac!" before giving anything more than half a thought. The fact is, the most famous and most talented Bronco ever to wear the #87 Bronco uniform had a nickname that understated...
MHR's Forgotten Broncos -- Marlin Briscoe
There has been much discussion in recent years about the ability of an African American to quarterback in the NFL. Prior to the new millennium, the Warren Moon’s and Randall Cunningham’s of the world were more exceptions to the rule rather than a rewriting of the rule. It...
MHR's Forgotten Broncos -- Floyd Little
Welcome to the newest segement of Broncos History. A special thank you to TrinidadJack for coming up with the name of Forgotten Broncos. I decided the best way to kick off a topic like this was to feature an article written by someone who lived through the experience. Floyd Little was thee...
MHR's Forgotten Broncos -- Lionel Taylor
Not all Bronco's are completely forgotten, but there are times when the younger generation of fans need to remember the greats of the Bronco past. When the Denver Broncos formed in 1960 along with the AFL, they team was filled with no names and castaways. One of those men was a castaway...
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