The Denver Broncos are throwing it back to 1977 for their AFC West showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders today.
In addition to wearing their beautiful throwback uniform, the Broncos painted their field to appear as it did against the Raiders in the 1977 AFC Championship game, and they updated their scoreboards and stadium signage to reflect the throwback design.
What a sight to behold. #ThrowbackTo77 pic.twitter.com/9tIVnqmELc
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) October 6, 2024
Denver is also playing 1970s-inspired music to complete the throwback atmosphere, and there was a nod to “Back to the Future” outside the stadium.
Great Scott!
We’re ready to #ThrowbackTo77 👀 pic.twitter.com/zt8xKMNDZK
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 5, 2024
Before the game, the Broncos unveiled the Ring of Fame pillars for new Ring of Fame members safety Steve Foley and tight end Riley Odoms.
One of the best to ever do it!!! Congrats Steve. What an accomplishment. https://t.co/nLPiwVOUw8
— Justin Simmons (@jsimms1119) October 6, 2024
“3 … 2 … 1!”
Welcome to the #BroncosROF, Riley Odoms! pic.twitter.com/D66ajkWXQQ
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 6, 2024
Denver also honored linebacker Randy Gradishar for his recent enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame before Sunday’s game.
Hall of Famer No. 373
Congratulations, Randy Gradishar!! pic.twitter.com/oIL8y7m4bE
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 6, 2024
At halftime, Foley and Odoms were officially recognized as the newest members of the team’s Ring of Fame. The Broncos also honored the 1977 team that reached the first Super Bowl in franchise history at halftime.
Officially official. 🫡
Welcome to the #BroncosROF, Steve Foley! pic.twitter.com/W066jk9EZQ
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 6, 2024
Welcome to the #BroncosROF, Riley Odoms! pic.twitter.com/zOhA8gSiND
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 6, 2024
More than 120 former Denver players returned to Empower Field at Mile High as part of the team’s Alumni Weekend festivities.
"It's like a big family."
Broncos kick off Alumni Weekend with visit to Broncos practice, community event: pic.twitter.com/vMzKdq75ZH
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 6, 2024
Legendary. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/6n8blu0c3J
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 6, 2024
“I’m just glad that they’re coming out and getting a chance to be honored,” coach Sean Payton said on Friday. “I think what Carrie [Walton Penner] and Greg [Penner] have done to embrace our history, not only in the building… If you went through the hallways this offseason, here’s the tight ends room and here are the [photographs of former Broncos] tight ends. It’s pretty impressive, and I know how important it is to our ownership, and I know how important it is to me. … I’m excited for those that are obviously getting honored, and then also those that can enjoy and be back for that experience.”
F1 driver and team co-owner Lewis Hamilton also attended Saturday’s walk-through practice.
.@LewisHamilton is in the 🏡!
He joined Owners Greg Penner & Carrie Walton Penner at today’s practice, and HC Sean Payton had him break down the team huddle. 👏 pic.twitter.com/99Ht3ApA3K
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 5, 2024
To complete the throwback, the Broncos will need to beat the Raiders, just like they did in the 1977 AFC Championship game (20-17).
