Flip through photos from Dan Reeves' time in Denver, from his first years leading the team to being inducted into the Ring of Fame.
Dan Reeves takes a knee to watch the action from the sidelines.
A head shot of head coach Dan Reeves.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during a 1983 game.
Coach Dan Reeves and owner Pat Bowlen talk during a November 1985 game.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during an August 1988 game.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a 1988 game against Kansas City.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a game.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during Super Bowl XXIV.
Coach Dan Reeves prays with his players before the January 14, 1990 AFC Championship win (37-21) against the Cleveland Browns.
Quarterback Gary Kubiak talks with coach Dan Reeves during a 1989 game.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during a game.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a 1990 game.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a 1990 game.
Coach Dan Reeves talks to quarterback John Elway during a game.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a game.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a 1990 game.
Owner Pat Bowlen and coach Dan Reeves watch the Broncos during a November 1986 game.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a 1990 game.
Coach Dan Reeves and owner Pat Bowlen walk across the practice facilities.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a December 8, 1991 win (17-7) against the Browns in Cleveland.
Coach Dan Reeves and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips watch from the sideline during a game.
Coach Dan Reeves gives instructions to a player on the sideline during a 1983 game.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline.
Coaches Dan Reeves and Don Coryell shake hands after a 1983 game against the Chargers.
Coach Dan Reeves shakes hands with tight end Riley Odoms at an October 1983 game.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a December 1982 game.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during a December 1982 game.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a December 1989 game.
Coach Dan Reeves talks with quarterback John Elway during a 1988 game in New Orleans.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during a December 1989 game.
Coach Dan Reeves watches from the sideline during a December 1982 game.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during a January 1987 game.
Quarterback Craig Morton talks with coach Dan Reeves during a game.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during an October 1981 game.
Coach Dan Reeves gives instructions to guard Tom Glassic during an October 1983 game.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during an October 1981 game.
Coach Dan Reeves checks the scoreboard during a November 6, 1988 win (17-11) over the Kansas City Chiefs at Mile High Stadium.
Raiders coach Tom Flores and Broncos coach Dan Reeves talk before a 1985 game in Los Angeles.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during an October 28, 1984 overtime win (22-19) over the Raiders in Los Angeles.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during a 1988 in Pittsburgh.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during a 1984 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Coach Dan Reeves and quarterback John Elway talk strategy during a game.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during a game.
San Francisco coach Bill Walsh talks with Broncos coach Dan Reeves before a September 19, 1982 win (24-21) over the 49ers at Mile High Stadium.
Dan Reeves coaches from the sideline during a 1983 game in Seattle.
Quarterback John Elway and coach Dan Reeves talk strategy during a game.
Coach Dan Reeves talks to his players during a game.
Coach Dan Reeves looks over the playbook during a game.
Coach Dan Reeves talks to his players on the bench during a game.
Quarterback John Elway and coach Dan Reeves talk on the sideline during a game.
Edgar Kaiser, Hein Poulus and coach Dan Reeves talk on the sideline.
Cowboys coach Tom Landry congratulates coach Dan Reeves on his 50th victory (29-14) on October 5, 1986 against Dallas at Mile High Stadium.
Coach Dan Reeves holds up the 1987 AFC Championship trophy
Pat Bowlen and Dan Reeves.
Dan Reeves and Wade Phillips after a game.
Dan Reeves encourages his players during a game against the Chicago Bears at Solider Field.
Dan Reeves calls out instruction during a game.
John Elway stands on the sidelines with Dan Reeves.
John Elway stands on the sidelines with Dan Reeves.
John Elway speaks with head coach Dan Reeves.
Dan Reeves unveils his Denver Broncos Ring of Fame pillar on September 12, 2014.
Dan Reeves talks with John Fox at the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame ceremonies on September 12, 2014
Dan Reeves and John Elway at the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame ceremonies on September 12, 2014
Dan Reeves's name is unveiled in the stadium during his Denver Broncos Ring of Fame induction at halftime of a game against the Chiefs on September 14, 2014.
Dan Reeves address the fans during the halftime Ring of Fame ceremonies during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 14, 2014.
Former Denver Broncos head coach Dan Reeves attends an afternoon walkthrough practice at Denver Broncos training camp on August 18, 2015 at the UCHealth Training Center.
During John Beake's two decades in the Broncos' front office, he witnessed some of the most successful eras of the franchise, including an impressive run under Ring of Fame head coach Dan Reeves, who was hired in 1981. Beake witnessed that transition and worked closely with Reeves as he led the team in the 1980s and early 1990s.
After Reeves’ passing on Saturday at the age of 77, Beake took some time on Saturday to reflect on the impact Reeves had on him and the Broncos organization:
When Dan was hired, he was considered one of the league's most-promising young coaches at the time, right?
"He was. Because he got a lot of good experience, when you're talking about the Cowboys, as a player and as a coach. The Cowboys really had great people down there, and he was a part of that. He learned from it, and he brought a lot of that up to the Denver Broncos."
What kind of emphasis on character did he bring to the Broncos as the leader of the team?
"He had his hand in everything, in a good way. A lot of times you didn't agree, but he always gave you the chance to say what you had to say, if it was yes or no. Then you got your marching orders. But he brought a lot to the Denver Bronco organization when he came in, at the time that he came in."
How exciting was the run of success under Dan?
"It was great. He had great energy. Everybody was on the move and everybody was behind it. You really had an organization that was on their feet and making it work, all parts helping each other out. It was good to be around it. Sometimes you didn't agree, but we always worked things out. When I look back on my career, those were very, very thoughtful and great years to have to learn."
He was a two-time Coach of the Year and went to the Super Bowl later with the Falcons. Do you think Dan was a coach that people should regard more as one of the greats?
"We had great years with him. He went to Atlanta, we ended up playing him in Miami in that game [in Super Bowl XXXIII]. … That was a thriller. When he was on the other side, you knew you better pay attention."
What kind of legacy did he leave on the team with the coaches he hired, like Mike Shanahan and Alex Gibbs?
"I would say it was a great deal, [and] not just on the field but off the field — how we conduct our business in our new football facilities. I think that was very, very important. That's where it started, and we learned a lot on how to conduct our business — in a nice way and a positive way and work with each other."
Is there anything else you'd like to add?
"I'm glad I had the opportunity to work with Coach Reeves and his family. I know that he did a lot to set the tone of the future for the Denver Broncos, when you look back on it. I was very fortunate and I appreciate it. I think everybody that came around him knew that he meant business. He was very hard-nosed in a way, but it was a way to teach us all how to win."
