From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Pat Bowlen made an impact.
Patrick Dennis Bowlen, best known as Pat Bowlen, was the majority owner of the Denver Broncos, an NFL team, from 1984 until he stepped down in 2014 due to Alzheimer's. During his tenure as CEO, the Broncos won three Super Bowls. Bowlen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019. He also owned other professional sports franchises in Colorado.
In 1969, Bowlen received his bar admission and became a member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association.
In March 1984, Pat Bowlen bought a majority interest in the Denver Broncos for $70 million.
After Pat Bowlen acquired the Broncos in 1984, the team briefly held the highest winning percentage in the NFL.
In 1998, Bowlen agreed to sell retired football legend John Elway a share in the team.
In 2006, the Denver Outlaws joined Major League Lacrosse.
On December 30, 2008, Pat Bowlen fired Mike Shanahan, the head coach and vice president of football operations, after a 14-year tenure.
In 2008, the Outlaws advanced to the championship game.
On February 12, 2009, Pat Bowlen appointed Brian Xanders as the sole general manager of the Broncos and fired Jim and Jeff Goodman.
In 2009, the Outlaws advanced to the championship game.
During the 2010 season, Josh McDaniels was fired as the head coach of the Broncos.
Starting in 2010, Pat Bowlen no longer played a major role in the Broncos' decision-making, with John Elway and Joe Ellis assuming control.
In 2012, the Outlaws advanced to the championship game.
In July 2014, Pat Bowlen stepped down as the Denver Broncos CEO due to Alzheimer's disease.
On July 23, 2014, Pat Bowlen officially relinquished control of the Denver Broncos to Joe Ellis due to complications with Alzheimer's disease.
In 2014, the Outlaws won the MLL Championship
After the 2015 season, the Denver Broncos held the highest winning percentage of any franchise in the National Football League.
In 2015, the Outlaws miss the playoffs.
In 2016, the Outlaws won the MLL Championship
In 2017, the Outlaws advanced to the championship game.
In 2018, the Outlaws won the MLL Championship
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