ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Forty years ago, Red Miller became the Broncos' head coach -- and forever changed the trajectory of the franchise.
One Broncos first after another happened on Miller's watch. The first playoff appearance. The first division title. The first postseason win. The first Super Bowl appearance. The first back-to-back division titles. The first run of three consecutive playoff seasons.
For those accomplishments, Miller now has an honor he richly deserves: enshrinement into the Denver Broncos' Ring of Fame. Miller will become the 32nd member of the prestigious group.
"The Broncos have a proud championship history, and the person who helped start that winning tradition was Red Miller,” Broncos President & CEO Joe Ellis said.