The Denver Broncos NFL franchise is based in Denver, Colorado. The team was founded in 1960 as a charter member of the AFL and joined the NFL following the merger in 1970. The team is ranked as one of the most successful teams in the NFL franchise, having won three Super Bowls (XXXII, XXXIII, and 50).
The Denver Broncos are members of the American Football Conference West Division and play their home games at the Empower Field at Mile High.
Who owns the Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos have been owned by Rob Walton and Greg Penner since 2022. They are part of the Walton family that owns the National Football League franchise.
Who are Rob Walton and Greg Penner?
Rob Walton is an American businessman and heir to the Walmart fortune. He is one of the richest people in the world with a net worth in the region of US$110.8 billion.
Gregory Boyd Penner is an American businessman and also a key part of Walmart. She is also the co-owner of the Denver Broncos National Football League franchise.
Denver Broncos ownership history
The Denver Broncos has gone through a series of ownership throughout its history.
Bob Howsam (1959–1961)
Robert Lee Howsam was the first and original owner of the Denver Broncos. His initial attempt to get an expansion NFL team for Denver was turned down. He later founded the Denver Broncos, which became one of the eight charter members of the American Football League.
Gerald Phipps (1961–1981)
Gerald H. Phipps was the second owner of the Denver Broncos American football club from 1961 to 1981. He managed the team and was able to gain popularity.
Edgar Kaiser Jr (1981–1984)
Edgar Fosburgh Kaiser Jr purchased the Denver. The Broncos NFL franchise was from the Gerald Phipps family in 1981 for $29 million.
Pat Bowlen (1984–2019)
Pat Bowlen was the fourth owner of the Denver Broncos. He acquired a majority interest in the team in March 1984 from Edgar Kaiser Jr. for what was said to be $70 million.
Bowlen estate (2019–2022)
Bowlen estate was in charge of the team from 2019 to 2022.
Rob Walton and Greg Penner (2022–present)
Rob Walton and Greg Penner are the current principal owners of the Denver Broncos. Rob acquired the Denver Broncos NFL franchise from the estate of Pat Bowlen for $4.65 billion on June 7, 2022.
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