Russell Wilson has yet to play a snap for the Broncos, but he’s already owning this city.
The new Denver quarterback took the mound at Coors Field to thunderous applause at Friday’s opening day, firing a fastball for a ceremonial first-pitch strike to his catcher, new Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant.
It was a moment that marked a full-circle baseball journey for Wilson, who was drafted in the fourth round (No.