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Timeline: The life and career of beloved Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen
DENVER – Longtime Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen died Thursday night after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's, his family announced in a statement.
Bowlen, 75, who stepped away from the team in 2014, oversaw one of the most successful franchises in NFL history, as the Broncos won three Super Bowls and appeared four others during his three-decade tenure in Denver.
A public celebration of life for late Broncos owner Pat Bowlen will be held Tuesday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Broncos Stadium at Mile High, the team announced Friday.
Bowlen left behind his wife, Annabel Bowlen, and seven adult children. Here is a timeline of the beloved owner's life and career:
Feb. 18, 1944. Bowlen is born in Prairie du Chien, Wisc., a city of 6,000 people on the Mississippi River, to his parents, Paul and Arvella Bowlen. Pat Bowlen grew up playing hockey and football and running track. He was a starting wide receiver at Campion High School.
1962. After graduating high school, Bowlen attended the University of O
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Pat Bowlen
American football executive (1944–2019)
American football player
Bowlen in 2010 | |
| Born: | (1944-02-18)February 18, 1944 Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, U.S. |
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| Died: | June 13, 2019(2019-06-13) (aged 75) Englewood, Colorado, U.S. |
| High school: | Campion Jesuit (Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin) |
| College: | Oklahoma |
Pro Football Hall of Fame | |
Patrick Dennis Bowlen (February 18, 1944 – June 13, 2019) was an American lawyer, executive and the majority owner of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL), winning three Super Bowls. He was inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the class of 2019. Bowlen owned other professional sports franchises in the Colorado region. Bowlen served as the Broncos CEO from 1984 until July 2014, when he stepped down as Broncos' CEO due to the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease.[1]
Early life
Bowlen was born in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin to American mother Arvella (née Woods) and Canadian father Paul Dennis Bowlen, who became a millionaire in the Canadian oil busi
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It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the Denver Broncos mourn the loss of Owner Pat Bowlen, who passed away on June 13 at age 75 following his courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.
The Broncos extend their deepest sympathies to Mr. Bowlen's wife, Annabel, his children (Amie, Beth, Patrick, Johnny, Brittany, Annabel, Christianna) and his entire family. The organization also offers its sincere condolences to Broncos fans, Mr. Bowlen's friends and the many individuals around the National Football League who worked with him.
A 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame selection, Mr. Bowlen guided the Broncos during his 35-year ownership with a simple phrase: "I want to be No. 1 in everything." He was introduced as majority owner of the Broncos on March 23, 1984, and made it clear throughout his ownership that he wanted the organization to be focused on winning and making a difference in the community.
"Nobody is going to care whether the team is worth a billion dollars or whatever," Bowlen once said. "That doesn't matter. It's more about how successful you were as an
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