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Denver Native (Carol)
10-18-2014, 10:08 AM
A larger-than-life statue of Broncos owner Pat Bowlen will be unveiled Saturday night in a private ceremony at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

The tribute was commissioned and financed by a group of community leaders with sponsorship ties to the Broncos. The 9-foot statue captures Bowlen in his customary pose on the sideline, wearing a business suit, cowboy boots and sunglasses. It will be placed in the center of the Ring of Fame Plaza, which is outside the stadium on the south side.

Brian Hanlon, the sculptor for the 27 busts in the Ring of Fame Plaza, began working on the Bowlen statue in January.

rest - http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_26751128/ring-fame-plazas-latest-addition-statue-pat-bowlen

Davii
10-18-2014, 10:19 AM
Glad to hear it. Pat certainly deserves the honor.

NightTrainLayne
10-18-2014, 11:01 AM
That is awesome.

Nomad
10-18-2014, 11:06 AM
Good for you, Mr Bowlen. Thanks for all you have done for the BRONCOS:salute:

Denver Native (Carol)
10-18-2014, 11:28 AM
Mike Klis @MikeKlis · 59m

If any Bronco deserves a statue, it's Pat Bowlen. Best owner in Denver sports history:

Denver Native (Carol)
10-18-2014, 11:29 AM
from this article:


Mr. Bowlen, who is in his 31st year as owner of the Broncos, has positioned the organization as one of the elite franchises in all of sports. A recent Harris poll named the Broncos as America’s favorite team—a testament to the winning culture and first-class standards established by Mr. Bowlen throughout his tenure in Denver.

During his three-plus decades of ownership (1984-pres.), the Broncos have totaled the second-most regular-season wins (293) in the NFL while appearing in eight conference championship games and six Super Bowls. Last season, Mr. Bowlen became the first owner in professional football history to reach 300 overall wins (including regular season & playoffs) in his first 30 seasons. His historic and prolific record on and off the field have been a testament to the organization from the inside out.

full article - http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Broncos-to-unveil-Bowlen-statue/f843b641-23a3-48a8-a0a7-2812c5ab03e3

GEM
10-18-2014, 11:43 AM
I really wish they would put a PB decal on the uni's. This is freaking awesome though! :D

VonDoom
10-18-2014, 11:54 AM
Love this idea. Great job by the organization on this one.

Davii
10-18-2014, 04:11 PM
I really wish they would put a PB decal on the uni's. This is freaking awesome though! :D

They probably will Gem, but hopefully not soon.

Denver Native (Carol)
10-18-2014, 10:05 PM
Honored in bronze
The Bowlen family unveils a 9-foot statue of Broncos owner Pat Bowlen Saturday night at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

video - http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Honored-in-bronze/fce755b6-2514-448e-a1de-f32c34f660c8

photos - http://www.denverbroncos.com/multimedia/videos/Honored-in-bronze/fce755b6-2514-448e-a1de-f32c34f660c8

Edmonton Bronco Fan
10-19-2014, 10:10 AM
Think it's an amazing gesture to a wonderful man. Can't think of a more deserving guy to be memorialized with a statue than Mr. B.

capt. Jack
10-21-2014, 02:38 PM
That is fantastic! I hope we can win the Big One For him!

BeefStew25
10-21-2014, 03:29 PM
Wow I didn't know he was that tall.