As a lifelong Denver Broncos fan, it is always amazing to see the best players recognized for their contributions to the team.

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According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 16 members from the Denver Broncos have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and 38 members have been named to the Broncos' Ring of Fame. Only nine players are members who hold entry into both societies.

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Some of the most notable mentions include John Elway, Terrell Davis, Champ Bailey, Shannon Sharpe, Peyton Manning, and late owner Pat Bowlen.

Denver Broncos Mascot Miles Elected to Mascot Hall of Fame

Soon, another Denver Bronco will be in the Hall of Fame. According to KDVR, Miles the Mascot will be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Miles the Mascot will be the only NFL mascot inducted this year.

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Miles the Mascot becomes the sixth NFL mascot to join the ranks of the Mascot Hall of Fame. Miles will be in great and familiar company in the Mascot Hall of Fame, as Rocky the Mascot from the Denver Nuggets has already been inducted.

Miles is also among the league's most active mascots in the community, as he has averaged more than 325 appearances per year. Monthly visits to Children's Hospital Colorado are among Miles' many efforts to give back to the local community.

Said the Denver Broncos press release.

Miles Has Been a Broncos Staple Since 2001

Miles the Mascot was introduced as the Broncos' mascot in 2001. The Denver Broncos say that Miles has been a key member of the organization, hosted four AFC Championship Games, and has appeared in two Super Bowls, including the Super Bowl 50 win.

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Congratulations, Miles; your induction to the Mascot Hall of Fame is very much earned.

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The Good, The Great, The Ugly — The 19 Head Coaches of the Denver Broncos

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