Denver Diehard
Apr 27, 2008 Jul 24, 2008 1 139
Bronco Fan since I was a boy in 1969. I remember going to the Schoolyard in my new neighborhood down by Washington Park and kids were playing football. I asked to play and somebody say's "sure, your'e on our team". So I got in the huddle and 3 of the kids were arguing. They were saying "I wanna be Floyd Little, no - I wanna be Floyd Little!" It was the craziest thing. After they decided, we were going up to the line in the dirt and I asked a kid "Who's Floyd Little?". "Don't you know nutthin?" he said. Floyd Little was the best player of the Denver Broncos and he carries the ball.!
That night I went home and asked Dad who the Denver Broncos were. I've been a fan ever since. Back then it was hard to see them because they only had a few games on TV each year, but I would listen on the radio. It wasn't until around 1975 that all the games were televised.
I don't know why, but my Dad took me to Spurs and Rockets games, but never to a Broncos game. I got to see a lot of Bears games in the summer too, but rarely seen the Broncos on tv, As a kid I always had a good imagination, and it was easy to see the game in my mind while I listened to the radio. I'll never forget hearing those words on the radio in 1972, when the QB threw a great pass for a touchdown. The announcer said "Unbelievable pass folks, well it looks like Denver finally has a Quarterback, and his name is Charlie Johnson!" That was Charlies debut in Denver. He was an instant hit all around town and suddenly Denver started to be more competative. Since those days I have probably only missed one game each season due to an annual family trip in October, but I doubt that I have missed more than that. If I can't see the game due to no television, I'm sure to find a radio.
One of my hobbies is Broncos history and trivia. I still remember the old players and love to talk Bronco Football. When I was much younger I started a topps card collection of the Broncos and am fairly complete. In 1983, I started a duplicate set for my son who was one year old at the time. So each year a team set went to me and one to him. He's mighty proud to have that collection from the start of Elway's career. I always put the team set in his stocking at Christmas time and he's a great fan.
I believe that I came through the end of the era that Bronco Fans first became the original Raider Haters from the AFL days. Back then, Denver was always beaten by Oakland, but the Raiders played dirty and were mean, then they laughed at our team and the fans after giving Denver their twice annual Whipping. This is something I will never forget. It's more than a rivalry, it's personal to me when Denver plays the Raiders. As much of a fan that I am, I'll joke about taking a 2-14 season every year as long as the two wins are against Oakland. It really doesn't matter how long you have been a Broncos fan, hating the Raiders is contageous and is one of the best parts and most fun of being a true Bronco Fan.
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Commented Of course he's HOF worthy, but................. on Rod Smith To Retire Tomorrow on Mile High Report - 07/23/08 7:33 PM PDT
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Voted for Yes on Mile High Report - 07/23/08 7:19 PM PDT
Voted for B on Mile High Report - 07/22/08 3:33 PM PDT
Voted for O-Line Not Talking To Media on Mile High Report - 07/22/08 12:23 AM PDT
Commented Thanks Bear on The Story of Peyton Hillis on Mile High Report - 07/17/08 11:17 PM PDT
Commented Looking forward to it on Denver Broncos Training Camp 2008 - Fan Information Guide**REVISED** on Mile High Report - 07/17/08 11:08 PM PDT
Voted for Cutler (I hate even typing this one) goes down and Ramsey steps in on Mile High Report - 07/15/08 6:30 PM PDT
Commented Playoffs or no Playoffs on John-Jake-n-Jay Question of the Day on Mile High Report - 07/15/08 6:29 PM PDT
Voted for Not good. At least Todd was experienced. We may find ourselves on the short end of the field-posiition battle more than once this year. on Mile High Report - 07/15/08 6:23 PM PDT
Voted for Yes. But we have some other stellar playmakers who will take some of the load off of his shoulders. on Mile High Report - 07/15/08 6:20 PM PDT
Voted for Denver takes it galloping away. on Mile High Report - 07/15/08 6:18 PM PDT
Voted for Special teams. Likely to be fourth or fifth on the RB depth chart means that he will have 1 gameday duty: tackling and blocking on special teams. on Mile High Report - 07/12/08 9:02 AM PDT
Voted for To the practice squad with him! on Mile High Report - 07/12/08 2:12 AM PDT
Voted for C on Mile High Report - 07/12/08 2:10 AM PDT
Commented Some good advice but......... on Could use some advice. on Mile High Report - 07/11/08 12:38 PM PDT
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Voted for You're screwed on this one. on Mile High Report - 07/11/08 12:27 PM PDT
Voted for It could happen. Its not surprising when they play us tough, rebuilding or not. on Mile High Report - 07/11/08 12:22 PM PDT
Voted for No...We'll be fine, just wait and see! on Mile High Report - 07/10/08 9:01 PM PDT
Voted for Sooner than later. We still haven't been shown that this team has the type of attitude to avoid that. on Mile High Report - 07/10/08 7:19 PM PDT
Voted for Adequacy. Can it really be as bad as last year? The offensive line is whole again and we have new blood in the backfield. It will be enough to improve. on Mile High Report - 07/09/08 10:19 PM PDT
Voted for C on Mile High Report - 07/09/08 10:18 PM PDT
Voted for No on Mile High Report - 07/09/08 7:36 AM PDT
Commented How do I get an invitation to HT's house for MNF? on MHR University - Tailgate Food! on Mile High Report - 07/07/08 8:08 PM PDT
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Voted for Yes. But it isn't necessarily Royal. Martinez produced occasionally last year and both Hall, Alridge and Williams have potential. Someone will produce, and we will get away form this revolving door. on Mile High Report - 07/07/08 4:37 PM PDT
Commented No appology needed on Montana Elway and Sammy (in la-la-land) on Mile High Report - 07/06/08 6:12 PM PDT
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Voted for Good. We will manage to produce, but oline and FBs need time to grow. Watch out in 2009 though!! on Mile High Report - 07/06/08 6:04 PM PDT
Voted for Yes. Sadly, Styg couldn't be more right. We made some upgrades but the issue is still with our young developing players, and they need more time. on Mile High Report - 07/06/08 12:25 AM PDT
Commented yes, but what about............ on 2007 Best and Worst Broncos' Moments #2 on Mile High Report - 07/04/08 10:07 PM PDT
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Commented It all depends Styg on 2007 Best and Worst Broncos' Moments on Mile High Report - 07/04/08 6:31 PM PDT
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Commented If you can read, I would suggest doing a little research on Okay I know this is a Broncos Website.... on Mile High Report - 07/04/08 6:21 PM PDT
Commented About Sammy on Montana Elway and Sammy (in la-la-land) on Mile High Report - 07/04/08 6:02 PM PDT
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Commented Whatever it takes on 2007 Best and Worst Broncos' Moments #2 on Mile High Report - 07/04/08 12:08 PM PDT
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Voted for Absolutely. The need to screw over Davis is like food and water to Shanny. Essential. on Mile High Report - 07/04/08 12:00 PM PDT
Commented Great Story on The Character of Jamie Winborn on Mile High Report - 07/03/08 2:37 PM PDT
Commented Say WHAT! on Okay I know this is a Broncos Website.... on Mile High Report - 07/03/08 10:48 AM PDT
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Commented Toro magic vs the rest of Special Teams? on 2007 Best and Worst Broncos' Moments on Mile High Report - 07/03/08 10:41 AM PDT
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Voted for Yes. We don't have all the pieces yet but the players we have now are a definite upgrade. on Mile High Report - 07/03/08 10:29 AM PDT
Commented The Deserts quiet - Clevelands cold, and so the story ends we're told................... on An hour with Jerry Sturm on Mile High Report - 07/02/08 5:34 AM PDT
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Commented Mike, it's the photo used on your home page. It's the small pic on the right side of your post on Coaches on Hot Seat (Not Shanny) on Mile High Report - 07/01/08 1:53 PM PDT
Commented I just watched that show too on Okay I know this is a Broncos Website.... on Mile High Report - 07/01/08 1:33 PM PDT
Commented This is good to know, thanks HT. on Al Davis on verge of admitting his mistake! on Mile High Report - 06/30/08 6:55 PM PDT
Commented No of course not on An hour with Jerry Sturm on Mile High Report - 06/30/08 6:34 AM PDT
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Commented Excellent Post! on Al Davis on verge of admitting his mistake! on Mile High Report - 06/29/08 4:57 PM PDT
Commented UPDATE to Jerry Sturm Story on An hour with Jerry Sturm on Mile High Report - 06/29/08 4:51 PM PDT
Commented He's not quite there yet, but he's coming baby! Oh Yeah!!! on The Best QB's in the NFL, well Fox Sports forgot one on Mile High Report - 06/29/08 11:03 AM PDT
Commented I can see what your trying to do with this post on I Like the Raiders on Mile High Report - 06/29/08 6:37 AM PDT
Commented I for one would like to see some maturity on Marshall Cleared to Play on Mile High Report - 06/28/08 10:58 AM PDT
Commented It all depends D_Native on An hour with Jerry Sturm on Mile High Report - 06/27/08 8:26 AM PDT
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Commented We were going to get together anyhow on An hour with Jerry Sturm on Mile High Report - 06/26/08 11:08 AM PDT
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Voted for No on Mile High Report - 06/26/08 3:24 AM PDT
Commented Now this was the best comment on the thread. Ditto here SG! on Can Brandon Marshall Stay Out Of Trouble? on Mile High Report - 06/25/08 6:50 PM PDT
Commented Where are those guys? on The Greatest Broncos Of All Time....By The Numbers - #7 John Elway on Mile High Report - 06/25/08 6:42 PM PDT
Voted for Helicoptor In SB 32 on Mile High Report - 06/25/08 8:55 AM PDT
Commented Problem is......... on Can Brandon Marshall Stay Out Of Trouble? on Mile High Report - 06/25/08 8:54 AM PDT
Voted for No on Mile High Report - 06/25/08 8:46 AM PDT
