Thank you, Thunder Spirit team:
Sharon, Ernie and Ann
1993–2026
Over the course of more than three decades, Thunder and the Thunder Spirit team — led by Sharon Magness Blake, Ernie Blake and rider Ann Judge — helped create one of the Broncos’ most iconic Gameday traditions. The team is now poised to retire after an extraordinary 34 seasons in Broncos Country.
The Broncos’ Thunder program is set to continue in 2026 and beyond, as the Broncos carry on the legacy and tradition that has been built since 1993. Stay tuned for more information on the next iteration of the Broncos’ Thunder program.
“On behalf of our organization and all of Broncos Country, we thank Sharon Magness Blake and Ernie Blake, Ann Judge and the entire Thunder Spirit team for their extraordinary contributions to the Denver Broncos. For more than three decades, Thunder created lasting memories for fans as an iconic part of our gameday experience and community outreach.
We have the deepest appreciation for what Sharon, Ernie, Ann and the Thunder Spirit team have meant to the Broncos and look forward to building on their incredible legacy.”
Carrie Walton PennerBroncos Owner & Foundation Board Chair