Your First Game In Person

[Stormontheplains]

It's snowing, we are very slow at work, so I thought it would be a great idea to hear everyones take on their first time @ mile high.

December 30th 1984, 40 yard Line, seats 12-16. My dad's best friend had season tickets and finally decided my brother and I could go with them. I remember pulling up to the stadium and thinking i was in heaven. We went inside to our seats, and i remember everyone being friendly, and excited. During the game there was an old man sitting next to me, he kept screaming and cussing Mark Malone, I just starred at him, finally he leaned over to me and said, If your going to be a bronco fan, then you need to learn how to scream and cuss. He finally got me yelling and at one point got malone to look up and I gave him the finger( I was 9 years old), the whole section loved it, my dad however was not happy, but he never told mom. Anyway, that day I knew i would love this team forever. I have to say besides my wife and kids, those days at the stadium are the greatest, times I WILL NEVER FORGET.

[55CrushEm]

....will be next season.

My brother and I will be flying out for a game. Just waiting until April when the 2007 schedule comes out.

[CHEF LUIGI]

1960, mile high was called BEARS STADIUM.
it was my first game because it was the broncos too !
a scrimmage against college kids.
our broncos got embarassed.
I learned about sarcasm and football, all on the same day !
I was 5 years old !
the broncos have been my team since, I am glad to share them with all of you.

[Jason in LA]

The final game at Mile High Stadium. It was great.

[Disco Man]

1984.....pre season game vs the Giants..a loss 30-20. We drove in from the western slope and we could not check into our hotel because the Giants had not left yet!!!!! And 22 years later I'm on the ticket.

[Northman]

Being a fan for over 20 years i still have yet to see the Broncos live. :(

[plummershelper]

Opening day this year in St. Louis. The father in law had 50 yd line seats in the reserved area. Incredible seats for an ugly sight. Before the game started I got to see the guys in the tunnel. I yelled "Go Broncos" and Kircus started pumping his fists like mad. After the game I got to go down to the Denver locker room and was able to meet and talk to all the players. I was in awe!

[B-Love]

And 22 years later I'm on the ticket.

That's unreal and a total classic dude!!! I think that is awesome!!

[Dandaman]

invesco's first playoff game. good times

[Jens1893]

My first and only game was the pre-season game against Green Bay in August/September 1998.

[Bronco LB 59]

1991 regular season finale in San Diego. Denver clinched a 1st round bye thanks to Houston's loss at the Meadowlands the day before.

[anthonypacino]

Bronco fan from birth, but my first game was Rod's first TD, the Hail Mary from Elway to beat the Skins'.

[B-Love]

1984.....pre season game vs the Giants..a loss 30-20. We drove in from the western slope and we could not check into our hotel because the Giants had not left yet!!!!! And 22 years later I'm on the ticket.

Hey Disco, you and I share something rare but pretty cool. My first live Broncos game, was a 1980 preseason game against the Giants, at the Meadowlands.

The Broncos wore Orange too, and it looked freakin great against the green astroturf.

The only Broncos TD of the game was a Norris Weese pass to Emery Moorehead, who went on to start for the '85 Bears.

Weese didn't survive camp 1980 either. Matt Robinson did. Ugh!!!!

[missingnumber7]

A preseason game against the 49ers in 2002. Sat up in the broncos logo. Was madden's first monday night game. I loved every minute of it. We left right after drill on sunday afternoon and drove strait through. But seen three and gonna go next year for sure.

[broncosteven]

Never got to go when we lived in CO in the early to mid 70's. Parents could not afford it.

1981 vs Duh Bears in Soldier Field was my 1st Pro Football game ever! Steve Deberg was the QB & Bears ran roughshod over Denver who had a chance to go to playoffs but choked it away late in the year. A year much like this one if memory serves... I think Morton started but Deberg replaced him in mid season.

I saw John play in Soldiers field at least twice in his career.

Anyway my 1st Mile High Game was in 1995 vs Cards. Elway had a nice long TD to Anthony Miller which I called to my brother as it developed. I took him as I knew John only had a few years left & I wanted to see him play at home before he retired. I have gone to one game every year since. I have taken my Brother, my Dad, my Girlfriend, My fiancee, My Wife (all were same chick), & my Daughter. Good times, even the losses.

[Disco Man]

Hey Disco, you and I share something rare but pretty cool. My first live Broncos game, was a 1980 preseason game against the Giants, at the Meadowlands.

The Broncos wore Orange too, and it looked freakin great against the green astroturf.

The only Broncos TD of the game was a Norris Weese pass to Emery Moorehead, who went on to start for the '85 Bears.

Weese didn't survive camp 1980 either. Matt Robinson did. Ugh!!!!

It was amazing, I will always remember the first game even if it was pre season and a loss.

[BMF Bronco]

I had to have been around 12 years old, so that would make it 1987, it was a preseason game, Broncos vs. Patriots, just got done winning a wrestling tournament and my reward from my uncle was the two tickets to the game, I will never forget it, as I just wore my wrestling gear and warm ups to the game and ruined my wrestling shoes because there was snow and water everywhere. Needless to say, I froze my ass off!

[footstepsfrom#27]

My first live game was on "Orange Monday", the first ever Denver appearance on Monday Night Football on October 22, 1973 when the Broncos and Raiders tied 23-23. I was 14 and my dad had seats on the 40 yard line about 30 rows up. Mile High was rockin' and even with only 50,000 capacity at the time, you could barely hear yourself if you screamed at the top of your lungs.

I remember the tickets were $6.60 a piece or something like that. ROFL!

[BMF Bronco]

old man!

[BlaK-Argentina]

2 years ago against the Bucs in Tampa. It was a defensive struggle, but we ended up winning the game. It was week 4 I think, we were 2-1 going into the game. It was the return of John Lynch to Tampa, so they introduced the Denver defense and the stadium booed all the Bronco players except Lynch, of course. The Tampa fans went crazy when he came out of the tunnel.

I'll never forget that game, it was a great experience. I hope I'll go to a game in Denver someday. :)

Here's a pic from the game:

http://www.subirimagenes.com/imagenes/614747Miami%2015.jpg

[Jason in LA]

Being a fan for over 20 years i still have yet to see the Broncos live. :(

I've seen the Broncos live a good 15 times, but only once in Denver.

I'd say that most, if not every year, they make a trip into your region. I'm sure there are some years where they make multiple trips.

I think they play the NFC North next year, but the year after they play the NFC East, so that will be 1-2 games pretty close to you. And they normally play an AFC team or two out that way.

[Jens1893]

I've seen the Broncos live a good 15 times, but only once in Denver.

I'd say that most, if not every year, they make a trip into your region. I'm sure there are some years where they make multiple trips.

I think they play the NFC North next year, but the year after they play the NFC East, so that will be 1-2 games pretty close to you. And they normally play an AFC team or two out that way.

NFC South comes first ... we only had the East last season

[ak1971]

I cant remember what my first game was..but my most memorable game hands down was the first preseason game of 2005 against the 49ers.

'sir the game isnt over..its only half time' :rofl:

[usedupbraids]

I have never been to a Denver Broncos game,I might next year if they play any New York teams.But when the AFC west has to face the nfc east Hopefully they will play Eagles at Philly.

[Jason in LA]

My first game at Mile High was in 2000, but my first time seeing the Broncos was in 1985, when I was eight. I saw them against the Raiders at the Coliseum. I saw them at the Coliseum every year until the Raiders left LA. I also have seen the Broncos play in Anaheim (1995) and San Deigo a few times.

[KCbroncos]

Pre-season game vs. the Seahawks in their first year. I believe 77? I remember sitting behind a bunch of drunks riding this girl cause she was f---ing Joe Rizzo.
To a naive young farm boy from western Kansas, I'm not sure what floored me more. Hearing that "word" or that I was sitting by one of Mr. Rizzo's "female friends".

[Jason in LA]

NFC South comes first ... we only had the East last season


Yep, you're right.

[Crushaholic]

I had to have been around 12 years old, so that would make it 1987, it was a preseason game, Broncos vs. Patriots, just got done winning a wrestling tournament and my reward from my uncle was the two tickets to the game, I will never forget it, as I just wore my wrestling gear and warm ups to the game and ruined my wrestling shoes because there was snow and water everywhere. Needless to say, I froze my ass off!

There was snow on the ground at a preseason game?

[BMF Bronco]

it's denver dude, it's not to uncommon for it to snow early in the year.

[DennisSmithHOF]

My first game was in 1987 I think preseason against the Vikings.
I moved to Michigan the next year.
Since then, I have seen them beat the Colts in Indy (early 90's). Also had the displeasure of going to Cincy to watch Corey Dillon run for like 750 yards in a game.

[Disco Man]

I cant remember what my first game was..but my most memorable game hands down was the first preseason game of 2005 against the 49ers.

'sir the game isnt over..its only half time' :rofl:

....for us on the "ïnside" we know what this is about

[dbfan21]

Having been born & raised in South FL, I saw a few preseason games between the Broncos and Dolphins in the 80's and 90's, but my first trip to Mile High was for a Monday night affair versus the Raiders in 1993. Denver lost, but it was a great experience.

Since that time, I have seen them play in Atlanta in 1997, 1998 in Miami, 2003 at Green Bay, 2005 in Jax, and 2006 versus the Pats at new Mile High (playoff game). For obvious reasons, the latter was my favorite!

Go Broncos!!

[freak6]

My first was John Elway's first comeback win over the Colts...Brainwashed ever since.

I don't remember much, other than coming out worshipping John Elway.

http://www.databasefootball.com/boxscores/gamedata.htm?dy=11&mth=9&yr=1983&tm=BLC&lg=NFL

1 2 3 4 T
Denver Broncos 0 3 0 14 17
Baltimore Colts 3 0 0 7 10


DEN BLC
1st Downs 15 13
Total Yards 327 271
Passing
Yards 223 121
Comp-Att-Int 18-32-1 12-26-3
Yards Per Pass 7.0 4.7
Sacked-Yards Lost 4-19 5-41
Rushing
Yards 104 150
Attempts 30 36
Average 3.5 4.2
Turnovers
Interceptions 1 3
Fumbles-Lost 4-2 4-0
Punting
Punts 10 10
Yards 420 460
Yards Per Punt 42.0 46.0
Penalties
Penalties 6 10
Yards 30 79
Possession
Time of Possession 31:38 28:22



That's the boxscore from the game. No player stats though. Anybody remember what happened exactly?

[DeusExManning]

1978... I was 6, Craig Morton played. We lost to Oakland. Loved it though.

[MileHighMagic]

January 1987 playoff game against the Pats. We won and I still have the program. I was only six years old but I remember. My most recent home game was the playoff victory against the Pats last seaon. I guess i'd better go if we play them this year too.

[smalltowngrll]

First game ever was a Christmas present to my daughter. Final reg season game against the colts in 2005. Yes, the one that we won.

Most memorable...last seasons playoff game against the Pats. Oh such sweet memories! And that game so rocked!

[broncosteven]

First game ever was a Christmas present to my daughter. Final reg season game against the colts in 2005. Yes, the one that we won.

Most memorable...last seasons playoff game against the Pats. Oh such sweet memories! And that game so rocked!

I was at that the 2003 Indy win too, My Brother & our Wives went. We almost got in a fight in the "mens" room with a drunk indy "fan" who didn't take well to the loss. There were 2 of us and only 1 of him so he backed off.

[Northman]

I've seen the Broncos live a good 15 times, but only once in Denver.

I'd say that most, if not every year, they make a trip into your region. I'm sure there are some years where they make multiple trips.

I think they play the NFC North next year, but the year after they play the NFC East, so that will be 1-2 games pretty close to you. And they normally play an AFC team or two out that way.



Yea, there's been a couple of times when they have played the Ravens but i couldnt get a hold of tickets then. Hopefully my luck will change the next time they are out here.

[jsco70]

First game in person was Elway's rookie year in the preseason vs. Cleveland. I was 13 and went with my dad. I believe Elway came in either the second half or second quarter and Mile High was buzzing. I remember a couple of great passes that my dad missed because he went to get a beer. Great memories!

[elsid13]

American Bowl in London watched the Broncos play the Rams. Denver practice in Hyde park and thought that Orson Mobley, would dominate the league because he was such a monster in size compare to everyone else.

[Bladerunner]

My one and only game was the 1990 AFC Championship Game against Cleveland...my high school coach talked his surrogate dad into letting him use his season tix as an early graduation present...

We won...Cleveland lost...for the third time...it wasn't the Drive, or the Fumble, but it sure was grand.


Beeeerrrrrrrnnnnniiiiieeee!!! Beeerrrrrrnnnnniiieeee!!!! BEEERRRRNNNIIIE!!!!

[minibronco]

I described my first game at Mile High in this thread (with pics)

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=47076&highlight=Pilgrimage+Denver

[Mile High Mojoe]

The first game I saw was when the Broncos played the Chiefs in 1991 on a Monday Night. I sat in the South Stands. The Chiefs were behind in the game until the 4th quarter when they tied the scored 16-16.

Elway may a big play downfield to get the Broncos in field goal range with less than 2 minutes in the game. David Treadwell kicked the winning FG, Broncos win 19-16. I'll never forget the sound of the roaring crowd the first time I went to Mile High Stadium, it was unreal, and it sent shivers up my spine.

After 91 I attended many games at the Old Mile High. I went to the Raiders game in Denver almost every year all through the 90's.

The last game I saw in Denver was in 98 when the Broncos dismantled the Cowboys. Aikman got knocked out of the game and Davis ran wild on Cowboys D that day in route to their 2nd Championship.

I saw the Broncos play the 49ers in San Fran in 2003. Griese played one of his best games as a Pro that day. Garcia and Owens were still on the 9ers then.

The very last live game I saw was the HOF Game in 2004 for Elway’s induction.

I still haven't been to a game at Invesco yet. I hope to go to the Raiders game next year with my Brother.

I can't imagine that Invesco has the same feel as the Old Mile High, I've been to many other games at other stadiums, baseball and football around the U.S. and nothing matched the crowd noise of the Old Mile High.

[Sassy]

First game...John Elway...come from behind against the Vikes in 96...throws it up and it bobbles around 4-5 times and Eddie Mac comes down with it in the endzone and the BRONCOS win the game! ;D

First game in Denver....never got to see MILE HIGH...but first game at Invesco...September 2004 against the Chargers...since then @New Orleans
(2004), KC at Denver MNF (2005) , Denver @ Chargers (2005), KC at Denver (2006), Denver @ Cleveland (2006) and Denver @ Chargers (2006)....(The ONLY LOSS I have witnessed in person!)


Actually, My FIRST game wasn't even a Bronco game. I was at the LA Colisum in 83 for Walter Payton's final game...Bears Vs. LA Raiders.

[broncolife]

My first and only game I ever went to was against the chargers in SD. I went with a whole bunch of charger fans and it was hell. It didnt help that the first play was kick off return for a td for the chargers. I think it was Tim Dwight. Anyways we got blown out and I have been traumatized. I havent been to a game since in fear that I might jinx the Broncos into having another crappy game.

[RMT]

First Broncos' game ever ... Oct 18, 1981 @ Kansas City - Broncos lost 28-14.

First Broncos' game in Denver ... Dec. 30, 1984 ... an upset loss to the Steelers, 24-17. After the game I got to go out on the field and get Elway's autograph. That was cool.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

1960 against the Oakland Raiders, we routed them. North endzone season tickets at Bears Stadium and Frank Tripucka was our QB, Al Carmichael was our main RB and Lionel Taylor caught 90 balls for 1200 yards and 12 TDs that year.

Our kicker was Gene Mingo who I think was the first black kicker.



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[halfcreek]

1962. Granddad bought 12 season tickets in the east stands thirty rows up on the fifty yard line.

[OrangeShadow]

havent been yet,but im young so ill make it.

[DomCasual]

November 17, 1985 against the San Diego Chargers. The Broncos won 30-24 in OT on a blocked FG return for a TD by Louis Wright. Sat in the South Stands with a couple of my buddies. I was the only one who had a driver's license, and I thought I was pretty darn cool.

[heydensmom]

First ever broncos game was December 19, 2004, A very cold day, high of 6 degrees, our beer froze solid in it's cups. Dante Hall returned a 97 yard opening kick off.

First ever game in Denver. The first ever playoff game at Invesco vs the patriots. We dressed Hayden up for the Jake Plummer look a like contest for the fan rally. He came in 2nd.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

First ever broncos game was December 19, 2004, A very cold day, high of 6 degrees, our beer froze solid in it's cups. Dante Hall returned a 97 yard opening kick off.

First ever game in Denver. The first ever playoff game at Invesco vs the patriots. We dressed Hayden up for the Jake Plummer look a like contest for the fan rally. He came in 2nd.
Now, which is it, Hayden or Heyden?

[heydensmom]

:rofl: long story....it's Hayden Kalin Wil.......

[XXXII&III]

Went a few times in the 80s. Started going to all home games the 92 season. Always bought tickets outside the stadium, every single home game. Only time I had to pay more than face value was a Monday night game against the Raiders and that was because we needed 3 seats together.

Did that until the Jacksonville playoff loss debacle (97?), after which I sent in my postcard to be put in the season ticket waiting list. A couple months later, the Broncos called, and I had my season tickets! Until this season I've been to just about every home game, 2 superbowls (went without tickets both times & got in, both times), and the AFC Divisional Playoff game in Kansas City.

This year I got an HDTV and ummm haven't been to a game yet.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

:rofl: long story....it's Hayden Kalin Wil.......One of my girfriend's daughter named her son Hayden. I didn't think anyone else ever had :)

[Crushaholic]

First ever broncos game was December 19, 2004, A very cold day, high of 6 degrees, our beer froze solid in it's cups. Dante Hall returned a 97 yard opening kick off.

That was my first experience with Orange Force One. The bus and the tailgating experience was AWESOME. The game...not so much....ugh!~

[Rock Chalk]

Pre-season: August 11, 1984. We beat San Francisco 21-20. I was mostly disinterested, it wouldnt be till later that year that I really became a fan of football and specifically the Broncos.

[Pendejo]

Pre-season...in either '83 or '84 against the Browns.

I didn't see another game in person until '86 at Jack Murphy stadium...a game in which The Duke out-dueled Dan Fouts.

[Rock Chalk]

Pre-season...in either '83 or '84 against the Browns.

I didn't see another game in person until '86 at Jack Murphy stadium...a game in which The Duke out-dueled Dan Fouts.

Hey you got to see another one way before I did.

My next Bronco game was 15 years or so later in Oakland. Actually my next four Bronco games were all in Oakland and then I saw them in SF that year we started the season against St Louis and SF...the Greise One's last year.

THen I saw them in preseason against Houston, then the New Orleans games a couple of years ago, then another preseason game against Houston.

We've lost only 2 games while I was present. Both against Jokeland. Im like 8-2 at games, though 5-2 in the regular season.

[Rocket 7]

First game was against Seattle in December 99. We won in overtime when Ray Crockett sacked Jon Kitna causing a fumble which Glenn Cadrez returned for a TD. I've been to a few more game after in which I'm now 11-0 when I watch the Broncos play.

[Sassy]

First game was against Seattle in December 99. We won in overtime when Ray Crockett sacked Jon Kitna causing a fumble which Glenn Cadrez returned for a TD. I've been to a few more game after in which I'm now 11-0 when I watch the Broncos play.

We needed you in Diego!

[broncogary]

1972 against the Rams in the LA Coliseum. Broncos won 16-10. Charley Johnson, Haven Moses, Rod Sherman, Floyd Little, Tombstone, Paul Smith and Alzado (who had a great game) and many others. Rams were good back then with Roman Gabriel, Jim Bertelsen, Jack Youngblood, Tom Mack, Merlin Olsen, Hacksaw Reynolds, and Isiah (over-rated) Robertson.

[watermock]

Many moons ago but I can't honestly specifically remember. Early games would of been the Gerry Glanville insane wide 7 can't remember what that was called...lots of balloons in that game. Wild Card vs. Houston. That wasn't my first tho. Ancient enough.

My favorite is still the Bears game in 86.

[Rocket 7]

Many moons ago but I can't honestly specifically remember. Early games would of been the Gerry Glanville insane wide 7 can't remember what that was called...lots of balloons in that game. Wild Card vs. Houston. That wasn't my first tho. Ancient enough.

My favorite is still the Bears game in 86.

When is the next?

[SnowGoose77]

It was the 1989 AFC Championship game against the Brownies. (The non-famous Browns-Broncs championship game) Beautiful day around 50 degrees. Bobby Humphrey goes down in the 1st half, Winder comes in and scores a couple. Michael Young catches a bomb from John. Also, I remember the crowd chanting Bernie...Bernie...Bernie....everytime Kosar took a snap. Oh yeah, it was great seeing the few brave Browns fans dressed in Dawg Pound gear dissapear by half time!

[Archie]

My first ever game was Dec 4, 1983. I was in church on Sunday morning and someone said "anyone want to go to the Broncos game today, I've got two tickets". I snatched them right up and called my then girlfriend (now wife) and off we went. Denver dismantled Cleveland 27-6. I don't really recall much of the specifics of the game. We sat about 10 rows behind the north endzone directly behind the goal posts.

I think my most memorable games were the '92 KC @ Den game where Elway threw two TD passes after the two minute warning to win the game and the amazing comeback in the '91 Divisional Playoffs against the Oilers. But... there have been so many.

[Mile High Mojoe]

November 17, 1985 against the San Diego Chargers. The Broncos won 30-24 in OT on a blocked FG return for a TD by Louis Wright. Sat in the South Stands with a couple of my buddies. I was the only one who had a driver's license, and I thought I was pretty darn cool.This was one of the best games in Broncos history, I saw it on TV.

[watermock]

When is the next?

I could of driven 1600 miles thru whiteout blizzard a couple years ago.

[fatcard]

'91 Chiefs at Broncos....

Elway v Steve DeBerg

In the very back row.

[Crushaholic]

I don't remember my first Broncos game EVER, but my first game in DENVER came October 9, 2005. We played the Washington Redskins and it was a shivering cold rain the whole night. I felt it for days afterwards, but I wasn't going to miss Atwater being inducted into the Ring of Fame.

[broncocalijohn]

First Broncos game at Denver was Dec 23rd 1994 versus the Saints. We were going for an 8 and 8 record after starting the season 0 and 4. Got there during the 1st quarter and picked up a ticket in the parking lot cheap. We lost but that was the beginning of flying out for games. I signed up for season tickets earlier that year and was surprised when I got a call around June or July that my number came up. Thank you all those "fans" that jumped off the Broncos bandwagon and put their money behind the Rockies and Avs. I owe you nothing!

[watermock]

I don't remember my first Broncos game EVER, but my first game in DENVER came October 9, 2005. We played the Washington Redskins and it was a shivering cold rain the whole night. I felt it for days afterwards, but I wasn't going to miss Atwater being inducted into the Ring of Fame.

I have been to two bone chillers...the Green Bay and one other...There was another wet one I suffered thru. If I drove to Denver the Oakland disaster would of been the third.

Brr...getting soaked to the bones is the worst. I just threw a towel over my shoulders.

[dlea]

The first game I saw live, was in 1994 the NFL's 75th anniversary game against the Raiders and Denver wore their throwback jerseys. One of my husband's friends had a box, I hung out the window the whole time in complete awe. When we drove up to the stadium and walked up to our seats and I seen the field for the first time I cried, I think I cried through the whole game, it was a dream come true to finally be there after being a fan since 1975. Denver lost, but it was still one of the highlights of my life.

[watermock]

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/image.php?u=720&dateline=1095772291

African spotted widcats are unbelievably cool. Your's looks a bit more domesticated. Mine is basically unmanageable.

[dlea]

Actually mine is pretty wild, everyone is afraid of her, she only loves my husband and I. That is her favorite blanket to sleep on, she is a Bronco cat. :)

[Guatemala Holla]

Hey all -- I normally just lurk here but this is a cool thread so I'll chip in:

First "game" was a preseason scrimmage in 1981. I was seven, we did the whole autograph thing afterwards. I got Gradishar to sign my Broncos t-shirt. I think I also got Rick Upchurch and Steve DeBerg to sign, but Gradishar was the only one I cared about.

First real game wasn't until the 1996 season-opener against the Jets. We sure looked like we were primed to win it all after that one.

[Dedhed]

I don't remember the year, but it must have been late 80s. Some of you might be able to place it because it was the year the guy vowed to stay up on the billboard until the Broncos won, and they didn't have a very good year. He was up there for awhile, if I remember right. I was a young buck and got to go to a pre-season game against the 49ers. Elway and Montana in one shot.

We had front row seats right behind the Broncos bench. They were listed as 3rd row I think, but there was something about the dugout for a baseball field and there wasn't anyone in front of us. There was an old Broncos fan sitting next to us and he gave us a running commentary of who everyone was on the bench. I'll never forget when he leaned in close like he was telling me a secret, and his voice changed a little. He said, "That's the one you want to watch, #7". I don't know if I took my eyes off him the rest of the night.

I've been a die hard Broncos fan since that day.

[leon_d]

Sitting in line with the 50 during 1999's very popular preseason game Vs. Chargers @ Sydney's Telstra Stadium.

That's the only time, yet.

[dnvrbrncos]

My first game was in 97 against an NFC team in a dome - the falcons. We entered the playoffs as the number 4 seed wild card that year. You know what happened from there.

My second game was this year against an NFC team in a dome - the Rams. As Gump would say "that's all I have to say about that".

[dnvrbrncos]

I don't remember the year, but it must have been late 80s. Some of you might be able to place it because it was the year the guy vowed to stay up on the billboard until the Broncos won,

I believe that was 1990. I lived in CO Springs that year and remember it being on the news.

[Steve Sewell]

First game: 1985, vs. Chiefs at Mile High. Sat in the south stands with my Dad and my brother. It was COLD! The Broncos won 14-13 (I think) on a Sammy Winder TD with under a minute to play. One of John Elways 40+ 4th quarter comebacks and a joy to behold. For an 8 year old kid, the south stands were a little intimidating though...lol

Most recent game: The last one at the old Mile High vs. the 49ers. Haven't been to the new stadium but I'm going to next year with my 5 year old son to give him a taste of the joy I experienced watching the Broncos and John Elway as a rookie when I was 5.

[Steve Sewell]

OT...but I was witness to Ryan Leaf's best game ever. He put 300+ yards and 3 TD's on us but Gus Frerotte and Eddie Mac caught fire at the end of the game and pulled out the win. Poor Ryan...

[Bronx33]

I can't remeber who we were playing but i remember floyd little breaking off a long TD run.

[GoHAM]

December 21, 1997 - Denver 38, San Diego 3, My only trip to Mile High sat about 6 rows from the top at about the 20 yd line. Great game even though TD didn't play, Elway threw 2 TD's to Rod, 1 to Eddie Mac and a 60-70 yd TD to Sharpe to open the second half. It was awesome to finally get to see them play in person.

[Crowpointer]

Freezing cold day . The game that sent us to the Playoffs to go to our first Super Bowl. The fans tore down the Goalposts and started to walk up Route 1. They walked into a high tension wire carrying the goalposts and got electrocuted and were badly burned. The crazy old days for the Patriots.

[broncocalijohn]

American Bowl in London watched the Broncos play the Rams. Denver practice in Hyde park and thought that Orson Mobley, would dominate the league because he was such a monster in size compare to everyone else.

Got that poster framed in my loft. I think it is Elway and Dickerson. Fun game for Europe.

[ZachKC]

I can't really remember...hmmm

[clarkster]

first, sometime in the 80s, not a huge fan at the time, but a fan still. it was the Chefs, and we lost, but i remember before the game a Chefs fan getting the **** kicked out of him on 6th and simms.

best, this year, monday night, south stands me and the old man. first time me and my dad ever attended a game together. by the beginning of the 4th, i couldnt even breathe without being in pain...

[maher_tyler]

Once, it was the year of the Sept. 11th attack and the game was originally like the day after and the posponed those games till the last game of the season...it was the game vs. Indy in Indy...i don't remember the score but we lost and as far as i know it ended up being TD's last game!!

[g00fyfoot]

I believe it was September 6, 1981. The season opener against the Raiders at Mile High. I was just a kid. My dad was the manager of Pepsi in Cheyenne and the company had aquired a pair of season tickets. My dad said we could go to a game but I didn't believe him until I saw the tickets. It was like going to Valhalla. I thought I was the luckiest kid in the world.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

I went to a few games in the early 70's, but my most memorable early game was in 76 or 77. I was playing basketball the night before and ended up tearing ligaments in my ankle. Didn't want to miss the Bronco game so I refused to go to the emergency room till the next morning. Told ER docs I was not going to miss the game. They laughed and got me out in time to get to the game, but had to park way over by where the Colfax viaduct is now and crutch it over to the old wooden East stands where I got to see Upchurch run back two against Cleveland.

[ZachKC]

first, sometime in the 80s, not a huge fan at the time, but a fan still. it was the Chefs, and we lost, but i remember before the game a Chefs fan getting the **** kicked out of him on 6th and simms.

best, this year, monday night, south stands me and the old man. first time me and my dad ever attended a game together. by the beginning of the 4th, i couldnt even breathe without being in pain...

You stay classy Denver.

[Florida_Bronco]

You stay classy Denver.

I've been to a game at Arrowhead, and I'll tell you that from my experience, you guys don't have a whole lot of room to be talking about class.

[KipCorrington25]

1976 Denver 46 Jets 3

With Lou Holtz coaching the Jets, not that I knew who the hell he was at the time.

[Maverick7]

I'm from Long Island, so the first chance I got to see Denver live was when I went to the Season Opener in 1993 at the Meadowlands to see Denver play the Jets........Denver won 26-20.......Elway and Glyn Milburn hooked up on a long TD pass......Also, at the beginning of the game, the Jets announced Dennis Byrd's name and he walked to midfield with his family......It was the first appearance by him at the Meadowlands since he broke his neck.......it was a cool moment..........

[clarkster]

You stay classy Denver.

he was probably an idiot that assumed something and rather than taking in the facts before saying something stupid, took the initiative to say something stupid...

seems to be a reoccuring theme.

and KC as a whole isnt exactly Camelot either