Five APSE Clients Named to Denver Broncos 50th Anniversary Teams
Congratulations to Trevor Pryce, Steve Atwater, Ben Hamilton, Alfred Williams, and Al Wilson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The 2009 NFL season marks the 50th anniversary of the Denver Broncos. To commemorate the past while embracing the future, the franchise has allowed its community of fans, an integral part of Broncos Country during the first 50 seasons, the chance to vote for their 50th Anniversary Denver Broncos Team.
From June 6 – Sept. 4, fans had the chance to make their voices heard by casting their votes online at www.DenverBroncos.com. The results are in, and here are the choices:
OFFENSE |
DEFENSE | SPECIAL TEAMS |
|---|---|---|
| QB John Elways | DE Simon Fletcher | K Jason Elam |
| RB Terrell Davis | DE Rich Jackson | P Tom Rouen |
| RB Floyd Little | DT Trevor Pryce | RET Rick Upchurch |
| WR Ed McCaffrey | DT Rubin Carter | |
| WR Rod Smith | LB Karl Mecklenburg | |
| TE Shannon Sharpe | LB Randy Gradishar | |
| OT Matt Lepsis | LB Tom Jackson | |
| OT Gary Zimmerman | CB Champ Bailey | |
| G Keith Bishop | CB Louis Wright | |
| G Mark Schlereth | S Steve Atwater | |
| C Tom Nalen | S Dennis Smith |
The first team will be honored in person during halftime of the team’s Legacy Game on Oct. 11 when the New England Patriots visit INVESCO Field at Mile High. In addition, one lucky voter will have the opportunity to join the 50th Anniversary Team during this ceremony. That winner will be announced at a later date.
The voting process was made possible by the Broncos’ online marketing partner, Akavit – the principle digital agency behind DenverBroncos.com and BroncosCountry.com. The interactive voting tool featured the Broncos’ history and highlights spanning the past 50 seasons through the use of video and additional multimedia. Each player was represented by their respective biography, statistics and photographs.
Along with the first team, the Broncos are also announcing a 50th Anniversary second team.
The second team-offense has Craig Morton lining up at quarterback, with Otis Armstrong and Sammy Winder at running back, Haven Moses and Lionel Taylor at wide receiver, and Riley Odoms at tight end. Rounding out the unit is the offensive line of Ken Lanier and Dave Studdard at offensive tackle, Ben Hamilton and Paul Howard at guard and Billy Bryan at center.
The second-team defense has a line of Rulon Jones and Alfred Williams at defensive end, and Greg Kragen and Paul Smith at defensive tackle. Al Wilson, Bill Romanowski and D.J. Williams are at linebacker. Ray Crockett and Willie Brown are the second-team cornerbacks, while Steve Foley and Goose Gonsoulin round out the defense at safety.
The second-team specialists are Jim Turner at kicker, Mike Horan at punter, and Billy Thompson at returner.
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