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Charles Curtis

Why do the Broncos have 5280 on their helmets? Here’s the answer.

The Denver Broncos have had something on their helmets recently that has sent people to Google to ask what’s up with that: the number 5280 is displayed prominently across the front of their helmets.

So if you’re one of those people and you’re here, you’re probably looking for an answer. And we have it!

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5,280 is the number of feet above sea level that Denver is located at. As you may know, the Colorado city is famously a mile up in altitude (they do play at a stadium with Mile High in the name, right?)

There’s your answer if you were looking for it!

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