Tyrone Braxton Still a Champion - The Orange Mane

HEAV · 05-14-2010, 01:28 PM

This is graduation season around the country, with high school and college students proudly getting diplomas and degrees from high schools, colleges and universities.

One of those who might otherwise be overlooked is very accustomed to being the center of attention, that being former Denver Broncos safety and cornerback Tyrone Braxton.

Tyrone was a star player for the Broncos and has two Super Bowl championship rings from his days with the team, but this weekend he fulfills a promise he made to his mother as a freshman at North Dakota State University, that being to eventually get his college degree. Tyrone graduates this weekend.

He is in the process of starting a new job working with Denver area youth so he cannot walk across the stage in person, but that does not diminish the pride that Tyrone should have in his accomplishment — it is a big deal, and a classy thing to do.

But Tyrone always handled himself well here. He was a terrific player in Denver’s defensive backfield from 1987-93, and after a brief hiatus away from the Mile High City again from 1995-99. That’s 12 years with the Broncos and 13 pro seasons overall, a very impressive career for a player who was the 334th overall selection of the 1987 draft, the 12th and final choice by the Broncos.

Tyrone was listed as 5-11, 185 and had average speed. Many would say he was too short, too light and too slow—until the game began.

Tyrone Braxton was all player, all the time.

He had 34 interceptions for the Broncos (fourth best in team history), including nine in 1996 (tied for third best team single season total ever), and his career return yardage of 614 is still fourth best all-time.

But it is all about winning, and here is the biggest stat of all about Tyrone Braxton.

While Braxton was playing at North Dakota State the Bison won three national championships.

During his years with the Broncos Denver won two world championships, two other AFC championships, and the Broncos lost an AFC title game at Buffalo in 1991.

So he played for teams that played for championships eight times, winning seven, in his combined college and pro career.

Maybe Tyrone was not big, but those stats sure sound big to me.

And he was a stand-up guy for my public relations department for every day of his career. He always answered the press questions, in good times and in bad — he praised his teammates and took the blame if it happened to fall on his shoulders.

He was a real example for the younger guys.

Tyrone Braxton stood tall in that locker room, and I offer him deepest congratulations on his latest accomplishment of earning his college degree.

by jim_saccomano

http://blog.denverbroncos.com/jsacco...ll-a-champion/

brncs_fan · 05-14-2010, 01:34 PM

Was not a big Braxton fan on the field but kudos to him for fulfilling his promise and getting his degree.

LonghornBronco · 05-14-2010, 01:36 PM

Congrats Tyrone.

crush17 · 05-14-2010, 01:45 PM

Didn't he get busted for posession of cocaine a couple years ago??

TheElusiveKyleOrton · 05-14-2010, 01:51 PM

Awesome story.

He actually lives across the street from my mom. Cool guy, and really nice.

bronco militia · 05-14-2010, 01:55 PM

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Tyrone Braxton Formally Charged In Drug Bust

POSTED: 8:10 am MST December 18, 2006
UPDATED: 2:09 pm MST December 18, 2006

AURORA, Colo. -- Former Denver Broncos defensive back Tyrone Braxton was in court Monday on drug charges.

Braxton was formally charged with one felony count of possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, one count of patronizing a prostitute and one count of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana.

Braxton has told The Associated Press he was doing marijuana and cocaine on the day he was arrested on Dec. 2.

He has since issued a public apology, and said Aurora police actually did him a favor in forcing him to deal with his drug problem.

He's due in court again on Jan. 24.

Braxton was a starter on both of the Broncos' Super Bowl championship teams.

Previous Stories:
•December 5, 2006: Braxton Admits To Drug Problem
•December 4, 2006: Former Broncos Player Arrested On Drug Charge

Copyright 2006 by TheDenverChannel.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

bronco militia · 05-14-2010, 01:56 PM

it sounds like he turned his life around...props to Braxton

gunns · 05-14-2010, 02:00 PM

Liked Braxton, a good utility player that contributed to the team. Congrats to him for achieving this goal and turning his life around.

Mr. Elway · 05-14-2010, 02:18 PM

Good for him, he was part of the championships, and I am grateful for his hard work. I'm glad he seems to have his life back together.

Didn't someone here note the sale of one of his superbowl rings on eBay a couple of years ago?

Kaylore · 05-14-2010, 02:46 PM

One of coolest and also ugliest Broncos. He seems to have really turned his life around. Good for him.

05-14-2010, 01:28 PM	#1
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Tyrone Braxton Still a Champion This is graduation season around the country, with high school and college students proudly getting diplomas and degrees from high schools, colleges and universities. One of those who might otherwise be overlooked is very accustomed to being the center of attention, that being former Denver Broncos safety and cornerback Tyrone Braxton. Tyrone was a star player for the Broncos and has two Super Bowl championship rings from his days with the team, but this weekend he fulfills a promise he made to his mother as a freshman at North Dakota State University, that being to eventually get his college degree. Tyrone graduates this weekend. He is in the process of starting a new job working with Denver area youth so he cannot walk across the stage in person, but that does not diminish the pride that Tyrone should have in his accomplishment — it is a big deal, and a classy thing to do. But Tyrone always handled himself well here. He was a terrific player in Denver’s defensive backfield from 1987-93, and after a brief hiatus away from the Mile High City again from 1995-99. That’s 12 years with the Broncos and 13 pro seasons overall, a very impressive career for a player who was the 334th overall selection of the 1987 draft, the 12th and final choice by the Broncos. Tyrone was listed as 5-11, 185 and had average speed. Many would say he was too short, too light and too slow—until the game began. Tyrone Braxton was all player, all the time. He had 34 interceptions for the Broncos (fourth best in team history), including nine in 1996 (tied for third best team single season total ever), and his career return yardage of 614 is still fourth best all-time. But it is all about winning, and here is the biggest stat of all about Tyrone Braxton. While Braxton was playing at North Dakota State the Bison won three national championships. During his years with the Broncos Denver won two world championships, two other AFC championships, and the Broncos lost an AFC title game at Buffalo in 1991. So he played for teams that played for championships eight times, winning seven, in his combined college and pro career. Maybe Tyrone was not big, but those stats sure sound big to me. And he was a stand-up guy for my public relations department for every day of his career. He always answered the press questions, in good times and in bad — he praised his teammates and took the blame if it happened to fall on his shoulders. He was a real example for the younger guys. Tyrone Braxton stood tall in that locker room, and I offer him deepest congratulations on his latest accomplishment of earning his college degree. by jim_saccomano http://blog.denverbroncos.com/jsacco...ll-a-champion/

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TheElusiveKyleOrton www.dailydickpunch.com @RMoneyBadger Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Steamboat Springs Posts: 9,768 Adopt-a-Bronco: "Debo" Franklin	Awesome story. He actually lives across the street from my mom. Cool guy, and really nice. __________________ Nobody puts Jay-bee in the corner.

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05-14-2010, 01:34 PM	#2
brncs_fan How about some Tapenade! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Coaches Cradle...Eastern Illinois University Posts: 5,489 Adopt-a-Bronco: Manti Teo	Was not a big Braxton fan on the field but kudos to him for fulfilling his promise and getting his degree.

05-14-2010, 01:36 PM	#3
LonghornBronco Ring of Famer Hook'em Horns Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Austin Posts: 1,356 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rahim Moore	Congrats Tyrone.

05-14-2010, 01:45 PM	#4
crush17 orange & blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 2,655 Adopt-a-Bronco: DT88	Didn't he get busted for posession of cocaine a couple years ago??

05-14-2010, 01:55 PM	#6
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,568	Share E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Browse all e-mail newsletters Related To Story Tyrone Braxton Formally Charged In Drug Bust POSTED: 8:10 am MST December 18, 2006 UPDATED: 2:09 pm MST December 18, 2006 AURORA, Colo. -- Former Denver Broncos defensive back Tyrone Braxton was in court Monday on drug charges. Braxton was formally charged with one felony count of possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, one count of patronizing a prostitute and one count of possession of one ounce or less of marijuana. Braxton has told The Associated Press he was doing marijuana and cocaine on the day he was arrested on Dec. 2. He has since issued a public apology, and said Aurora police actually did him a favor in forcing him to deal with his drug problem. He's due in court again on Jan. 24. Braxton was a starter on both of the Broncos' Super Bowl championship teams. Previous Stories: •December 5, 2006: Braxton Admits To Drug Problem •December 4, 2006: Former Broncos Player Arrested On Drug Charge Copyright 2006 by TheDenverChannel.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

05-14-2010, 01:56 PM	#7
bronco militia Ring of Famer THE GREATEST Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 22,568	it sounds like he turned his life around...props to Braxton

05-14-2010, 02:00 PM	#8
gunns I WANT DEFENSE! Defense, defense, defense Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Always Hoping Posts: 11,649 Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense	Liked Braxton, a good utility player that contributed to the team. Congrats to him for achieving this goal and turning his life around.

05-14-2010, 02:18 PM	#9
Mr. Elway cakn patna Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 951	Good for him, he was part of the championships, and I am grateful for his hard work. I'm glad he seems to have his life back together. Didn't someone here note the sale of one of his superbowl rings on eBay a couple of years ago?

05-14-2010, 02:46 PM	#10
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,012 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	One of coolest and also ugliest Broncos. He seems to have really turned his life around. Good for him.