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Broncos Legends: Dennis Smith's Broncos career in photos

Take a look back through Ring of Famer Dennis Smith's outstanding Broncos career.

Dennis Smith awaits the next play as snow falls on the field.
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Dennis Smith awaits the next play as snow falls on the field.

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Dennis Smith returns an interception against the Seahawks.
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Dennis Smith returns an interception against the Seahawks.

Dennis Smith looks on from the sideline.
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Dennis Smith looks on from the sideline.

Safety Dennis Smith, corner back Louis Wright, linebacker Karl Mecklenburg and defensive end Rulon Jones pose for a photos at the Pro Bowl following the 1985 season.
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Safety Dennis Smith, corner back Louis Wright, linebacker Karl Mecklenburg and defensive end Rulon Jones pose for a photos at the Pro Bowl following the 1985 season.

Cleveland Browns running back Herman Fontenot (28) runs with the football before a tackle by Denver Broncos safety Dennis Smith (49) in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on Jan. 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
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Cleveland Browns running back Herman Fontenot (28) runs with the football before a tackle by Denver Broncos safety Dennis Smith (49) in the 1986 AFC Championship Game on Jan. 11, 1987 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Steve Atwater (27) and Dennis Smith (49) of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 24, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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Steve Atwater (27) and Dennis Smith (49) of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders on September 24, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

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Dennis Smith and Rick Dennison of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on October 10, 1989 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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Dennis Smith and Rick Dennison of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on October 10, 1989 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

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Dennis Smith of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on October 15, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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Dennis Smith of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts on October 15, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

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Dennis Smith of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 29, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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Dennis Smith of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles on October 29, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

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Dennis Smith of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 5, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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Dennis Smith of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 5, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

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Dennis Smith of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 5, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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Dennis Smith of the Denver Broncos during the NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 5, 1989 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

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Dennis Smith runs out during player introductions during the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 7, 1990 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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Dennis Smith runs out during player introductions during the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 7, 1990 at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

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Dennis Smith looks to make a tackle against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Dennis Smith looks to make a tackle against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Denver Broncos strong safety Dennis Smith (49) looks on from the sideline during the NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 7, 1990 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
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Denver Broncos strong safety Dennis Smith (49) looks on from the sideline during the NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 7, 1990 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)

Dennis Smith returns an interceptions during the 1989 AFC Championship Game against the Cleveland Browns on January 14, 1990 at Mile High Stadium. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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Dennis Smith returns an interceptions during the 1989 AFC Championship Game against the Cleveland Browns on January 14, 1990 at Mile High Stadium. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

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Dennis Smith celebrates after returning an interception during the 1989 AFC Championship Game against the Browns on January 14, 1990.
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Dennis Smith celebrates after returning an interception during the 1989 AFC Championship Game against the Browns on January 14, 1990.

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Dennis Smith makes a tackle on 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice.
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Dennis Smith makes a tackle on 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice.

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Denver Broncos safety Dennis Smith (49) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 6, 1994, in Los Angeles. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
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Denver Broncos safety Dennis Smith (49) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 6, 1994, in Los Angeles. (Kevin Terrell via AP)

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Denver Broncos safety Dennis Smith (49) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders Jan. 2, 1994, in Los Angeles. (Eric Lars Bakke via AP)
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Denver Broncos safety Dennis Smith (49) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Raiders Jan. 2, 1994, in Los Angeles. (Eric Lars Bakke via AP)

Dennis Smith talks with Wade Phillips. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke
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Dennis Smith talks with Wade Phillips. Photo by Eric Lars Bakke

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Dennis Smith talks with Wade Phillips.
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Dennis Smith talks with Wade Phillips.

John Elway rests on the bench and talks with Dennis Smith.
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John Elway rests on the bench and talks with Dennis Smith.

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AFC safety Dennis Smith (49) of the Denver Broncos during the 1994 NFL Pro Bowl played on Feb. 6, 1994 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
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AFC safety Dennis Smith (49) of the Denver Broncos during the 1994 NFL Pro Bowl played on Feb. 6, 1994 at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)

Steve Atwater poses with Dennis Smith for a picture after a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on November 29, 1998.
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Steve Atwater poses with Dennis Smith for a picture after a game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on November 29, 1998.

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Dennis Smith and Karl Mecklenburg were inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame during a special halftime ceremony against the Baltimore Ravens at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 30, 2001.
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Dennis Smith and Karl Mecklenburg were inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame during a special halftime ceremony against the Baltimore Ravens at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 30, 2001.

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Dennis Smith and Karl Mecklenburg were inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame during a special halftime ceremony against the Baltimore Ravens at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 30, 2001.
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Dennis Smith and Karl Mecklenburg were inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame during a special halftime ceremony against the Baltimore Ravens at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 30, 2001.

Dennis Smith and Karl Mecklenburg were inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame during a special halftime ceremony against the Baltimore Ravens at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 30, 2001.
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Dennis Smith and Karl Mecklenburg were inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame during a special halftime ceremony against the Baltimore Ravens at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 30, 2001.

Ring of Fame former safety Dennis Smith is honored during the Ring of Fame recognition show at halftime during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018.
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Ring of Fame former safety Dennis Smith is honored during the Ring of Fame recognition show at halftime during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on October 1, 2018.

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Dennis Smith is recognized as a member of the Broncos Top 100 Team as part of a celebration of the NFL's 100th season before the Broncos' game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Dennis Smith is recognized as a member of the Broncos Top 100 Team as part of a celebration of the NFL's 100th season before the Broncos' game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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