Your First Game In Person - The Orange Mane

Stormontheplains · 12-20-2006, 02:48 PM

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 · 12-20-2006, 02:56 PM

....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 · 12-20-2006, 02:57 PM

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 · 12-20-2006, 02:59 PM

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

Disco Man · 12-20-2006, 02:59 PM

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:00 PM

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

plummershelper · 12-20-2006, 03:10 PM

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Disco Man

And 22 years later I'm on the ticket.

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

Dandaman · 12-20-2006, 03:12 PM

invesco's first playoff game. good times

Jens1893 · 12-20-2006, 03:12 PM

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

Bronco LB 59 · 12-20-2006, 03:14 PM

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:14 PM

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

B-Love · 12-20-2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:15 PM

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:17 PM

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-Love

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:27 PM

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:27 PM

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.

BMF Bronco · 12-20-2006, 03:31 PM

old man!

BlaK-Argentina · 12-20-2006, 03:32 PM

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:

Jason in LA · 12-20-2006, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anubis

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason in LA

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:39 PM

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'

usedupbraids · 12-20-2006, 03:41 PM

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 · 12-20-2006, 03:41 PM

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.

12-20-2006, 02:48 PM	#1
Stormontheplains Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bronco Nation Posts: 1,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Andre Hall	Your First Game In Person 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.

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12-20-2006, 02:56 PM	#2
55CrushEm Dynamic Duo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 5,651 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quanterus Smith	....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.

12-20-2006, 02:57 PM	#3
CHEF LUIGI winning recipe man cooking up a victory Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: in the kitchen Posts: 377	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.

12-20-2006, 02:59 PM	#4
Jason in LA Gimmie that rep fool! Speaking of Butts & Boob Mojo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LA Posts: 12,254	The final game at Mile High Stadium. It was great.

12-20-2006, 02:59 PM	#5
Disco Man Style n Profile Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Co. Posts: 1,711	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.

12-20-2006, 03:00 PM	#6
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	Being a fan for over 20 years i still have yet to see the Broncos live.

12-20-2006, 03:10 PM	#7
plummershelper Light Rail Rumor Monger I heard on the light rail ... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Burger Heaven, next to my meteorite Posts: 791	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!

12-20-2006, 03:12 PM	#9
Dandaman Solid Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OC, CA Posts: 244	invesco's first playoff game. good times

12-20-2006, 03:12 PM	#10
Jens1893 Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: People´s Republic of Bad Cannstatt Posts: 9,170	My first and only game was the pre-season game against Green Bay in August/September 1998.

12-20-2006, 03:14 PM	#11
Bronco LB 59 Ring of Famer Keep your head up dog Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leucadia CA Posts: 6,068	1991 regular season finale in San Diego. Denver clinched a 1st round bye thanks to Houston's loss at the Meadowlands the day before.

12-20-2006, 03:14 PM	#12
anthonypacino off season mode Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,283	Bronco fan from birth, but my first game was Rod's first TD, the Hail Mary from Elway to beat the Skins'.

12-20-2006, 03:15 PM	#14
missingnumber7 Vote Joe Mays to Pro Bowl Joe 4 Pro Bowl ST's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bismarck Posts: 4,760 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	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.

12-20-2006, 03:17 PM	#15
broncosteven The Kranz Dictum MWA: Flight Director Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tranquility Base Posts: 29,314 Adopt-a-Bronco: MONEYBALL #38	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.

12-20-2006, 03:27 PM	#17
BMF Bronco Offseason sucks... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 11,724 Adopt-a-Bronco: ME	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!

12-20-2006, 03:27 PM	#18
footstepsfrom#27 helmet to helmet hitter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 16,126 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	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.

12-20-2006, 03:31 PM	#19
BMF Bronco Offseason sucks... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 11,724 Adopt-a-Bronco: ME	old man!

12-20-2006, 03:32 PM	#20
BlaK-Argentina Pampita says... ... support your team! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mar del Plata, Argentina. Posts: 5,174 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	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:

12-20-2006, 03:39 PM	#23
ak1971 uhhhh Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,550	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'

12-20-2006, 03:41 PM	#24
usedupbraids Ring of (whatever)..... salute till the death....... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 921 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rick Upchurch	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.