Mike Shanahan has been elected as the 34th member of the Denver Broncos’ Ring of Fame, the team announced Tuesday. Shanahan, who won back-to-back Super Bowls with Denver in the late 1990s, is the third coach to be voted into the Ring of Fame, joining Dan Reeves and Red Miller.
Joe Ellis, the Broncos’ president and CEO, released the following statement after the news broke on Tuesday:
Mike Shanahan is the greatest coach in Denver Broncos history and among the winningest coaches of all-time. He brought an unmatched standard and intensity as head coach, leading this franchise to its first two Super Bowl wins and building the Broncos into perennial contenders. Few coaches have had more of an impact with one organization — as both a head coach and assistant — than Mike Shanahan over the course of his two decades with the Broncos.
We are thrilled that Mike has now been elected to the Broncos’ Ring of Fame. Although postponing his induction was a difficult decision, he deserves a full celebration in front of all of our fans and distinguished alumni. Along with our fans, we can’t wait to honor Coach Shanahan during our Ring of Fame and alumni weekend in 2021.
Because of COVID-19, Shanahan will not be formally inducted into the Ring of Fame until next year. Shanahan is the all-time leader in franchise wins (138), postseason victories (eight) and Super Bowl wins (two).
