Although the first decade of the Denver Broncos, a charter member of the AFL, was less than stellar, the team has been one of pro football's leading teams since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. Overall, the Broncos have claimed six American Football Conference championships (1977, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1997, and 1998) and posted wins in back-to-back Super Bowls (XXXII and XXXIII).

First Regular-Season Game: A 13-10 victory over the Boston Patriots in the AFL's first regular season game, 9/9/60.

First Regular-Season Game Attendance: 18,372

First Regular-Season Touchdown: A 59-yard pass from Frank Tripucka to Al Carmichael vs. the Boston Patriots, 9/9/60.

First Winning Season: 1973 (7-5-2).

First Playoff Appearance: A 34-21 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1977 Divisional Playoff game, 12/24/77.

First Super Bowl Appearance: A 27-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XII, 1/15/78.

First to Rush 100 Yards in a Game: Don Stone, 104 yards vs. the San Diego Chargers, 10/6/63.

First 1,000-Yard Rusher: Floyd Little, 1,133 yards (1971).

First to Pass 400 Yards in a Game: Frank Tripucka, 447 yards vs. the Buffalo Bills, 9/15/62.

First Super Bowl Win: A win over the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII, 1/25/98.

Most Career Rushing Yards: Terrell Davis, 7,607 yards (1995-2001).

Most Career Passing Yards: John Elway, 51,475 yards (1983-1998).

Most Career Receptions: Rod Smith, 712 receptions (1995-2004).

All-Time Leading Scorer: Jason Elam, 1,442 points (1993-2004).

Most Lopsided Win: A 46-3 victory over the New York Jets, 9/19/76.

Original Uniform Colors: Seal brown and light gold.

Coldest Game in Team History: Zero degrees (-30 wind chill), 12/18/83 at Kansas City.

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