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"He just had a real passion and then he had a real vision. And it's fitting that it's 'Sunday Night Football,' which Pat was a true believer in," said Broncos CEO Joe Ellis.
Here are some recollections of the man known affectionately as "Mr. B." from some of the men who worked for him:
They also recall a competitive streak that he flashed whether on the road conducting league business, the sideline watching his team, or the StairMaster drenched in sweat.
Those who worked for Bowlen, 71, remember a man who put production ahead of profits, trained tirelessly for triathlons, fostered a winning atmosphere from the lobby to the locker room, and was always quick with a compliment and sure to couch his criticism.
DENVER (AP) — Pat Bowlen's induction into the Broncos' ring of fame at halftime of Denver's showdown with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night comes, appropriately,Wholesale NFL Jerseys, in prime time.
"If there was a way for him to compete against what he's going through," offered former defensive end Alfred Williams, "he'd beat that damn disease every time."
So,China NFL Jerseys, Bowlen's wife, Annabel, who sat in for her husband for the team photo this summer, and their children will be on hand "to hear the cheers and roars of the crowd,Wholesale Jerseys," Ellis said, "and it should be a great night for them."
Bowlen is the first owner in pro football history to win 300 games, including playoffs,Cheap Jerseys, in three decades; owns more Super Bowl appearances (six) than losing seasons (five); and has the best winning percentage in the NFL (.614) since buying the team in 1984.
The Broncos' beloved owner served as a sounding board for commissioners Pete Rozelle, Paul Tagliabue and Roger Goodell and was a driving force in the league's growth as a member of several committees, including co-chairing the NFL Management Council and working on the league's network contracts.
"He's just concentrating on his health,NBA Jerseys From China, his well-being,Wholesale Jerseys, doing everything he can to keep himself happy," said Ellis, who's been running the team since mid-2014.
"It's the old catchphrase 'win-win,'" Ellis said. "He was all about that."
Unfortunately, Bowlen isn't expected to be on hand for the festivities. He stepped down from his daily duties more than a year ago as he battles Alzheimer's. |
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