Gerald Phipps

Gerald Phipps

Gerald Phipps (March 4, 1915 – August 6 1993) was a businessman, President of Gerald H. Phipps, Inc., a construction company, and owner of the Denver Broncos American football club from 1961 to 1981. [ [http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=846 DenverBroncos.com – Official Website Of The Denver Broncos ] ]

Phipps and Cal Kunz purchased the Broncos from founder Bob Howsam in May of 1961. [ [http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/02/21/rand_dressing_up_the_old_afl/ Kansas City Chiefs - Dressing up the old AFL ] ] During Phipps tenure as owner, the Broncos won their first trip to the Super Bowl (in 1978) and saw a significant rise in popularity, called “Broncomania.” [ [http://www.milehighreport.com/2008/5/16/508655/mhr-broncos-history-lesson MHR Broncos History Lesson - firstfan Interview - Mile High Report ] ] [ [http://www.dailycamera.com/bdc/broomfield_opinion/article/0,1713,BDC_2504_4397619,00.html Boccard: Broncomania now and then : Opinion : Boulder Daily Camera ] ] In 1975, Phipps became the first non-player to be inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame. [http://www.coloradosports.org/themuseum.cfm Colorado Sports Hall of Fame ] ] He is also a member of the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

Phipps was also the owner of the Denver Bears minor league baseball team. [ [http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_7166267 Denver: A baseball town - The Denver Post ] ]

Notes and references

External Link

* [http://www.geraldhphipps.com/index.asp?w=pages&r=48&pid=63 History of GH Phipps] (from the GH Phipps website)


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