Red Miller, the former Broncos coach who guided the team to its first Super Bowl, died Wednesday from complications of a stroke. He was 89.
Miller was hospitalized in mid-September after suffering a stroke. His wife, Nan, told KUSA that he fell ill while watching the Broncos’ season-opening win against the Chargers.
On Nov. 19, when the Broncos host the Bengals, Miller will be inducted as the 32nd member, and only the second coach, in the team’s Ring of Fame.
“The Broncos have a proud championship history, and the person who helped start that winning tradition was Red Miller,” Broncos CEO/president Joe Ellis said after the selection.