From the Archive: Mascot Hall of Fame inductee Miles the Mascot, through the years

The Denver Broncos introduced their new mascot, Miles the Mascot, during a game against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 10, 2001.

Miles the Mascot and the Denver Broncos Cheerleaders entertain fans during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 7, 2001.

Miles the Mascot joins Broncos fans for tailgating outside of the stadium prior to the start of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at INVESCO Field at Mile High on August 19, 2002.

Miles the Mascot plays in a scrimmage game against a youth football team during halftime of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at INVESCO Field at Mile High in on August 29, 2002.

Miles the Mascot holds a young fan during tailgating festivities before a game against the St. Louis Rams at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 8, 2002.

Miles the Mascot drives an ATV during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High on November 16, 2003.

Miles the Mascot carries Thunder's rider on his back to celebrate the game-tying field goal just before the the end of regulation during a game against the Cleveland Browns at Invesco Field at Mile High on December 14, 2003.

Miles the Mascot sleds on the piles of snow during a game against the Chicago Bears at Invesco Field at Mile High on November 23, 2003.

Miles the Mascot greets Broncos fans in attendance at the preseason Pro Football Hall of Fame exhibition game on August 9, 2004 in Canton, Ohio.

Miles the Mascot and the Barrel Man during a preseason game against the Houston Texans on August 21, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Miles the Mascot rides a motorcycle during a game on October 31, 2004 against the Atlanta Falcons at Invesco Field at Mile High. ©Brett Wilhelm/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC

Miles the Mascot holds a child before a preseason game in 2005.

Photo: Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates

Miles the Mascot leads the team onto the field before a game against the Indianapolis Colts on August 27, 2005. Photo by Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson & Associates.

Miles the Mascot poses with the color guard before a game on October 9, 2005. Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and Associates

Wearing a Jake Plummer costume for Halloween, Miles the Mascot plays in a youth football scrimmage at halftime of a game on October 30, 2005. Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and Associates

Miles the Mascot walks across a snowy Civic Center Park on January 19, 2006. Photo by Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson and Associates

Miles the Mascot works on the lighting rack as part of a photoshoot in 2006. ©2006 Brett Wilhelm/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC

Miles the Mascot works mowing the grass as part of a photoshoot in 2006. ©2006 Brett Wilhelm/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC

Miles the Mascot plays Madden as part of a photoshoot in 2006. ©2006 Brett Wilhelm/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC

Miles the Mascot works the security desk as part of a photoshoot in 2006. ©2006 Brett Wilhelm/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC

Miles the Mascot mans the field-level broadcast camera during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on December 31, 2006. Photo by Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson & Associates, LLC.

Miles the Mascot and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders take part in Cheyenne Frontier Days in 2007.

Miles the Mascot leads the team on to the field prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Invesco Field on August 22, 2008.

Miles the Mascot makes a dramatic zip-line entrance onto the field before the Broncos' game against the Miami Dolphins at Invesco Field on November 2, 2008

Miles the Mascot rides a turkey during the Broncos' Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants on November 26, 2009 at Invesco Field.

Miles the Mascot holds up a cutout of Shannon Sharpe, who was inducted into the Ring of Fame at halftime of the Broncos' game against the Cleveland Browns on September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field.

Dressed in the Broncos' 1960 throwback uniforms, Miles the Mascot carries flags onto the field before a game against the Boston Patriots on October 11, 2009 at Invesco Field.

Miles the Mascot runs onto the field with the team flag during player introductions before a game against the San Diego Chargers on November 22, 2009.

Miles the Mascot poses for a photo with children at a Hometown Huddle on October 18, 2011 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Miles the Mascot stands on the sideline before Super Bowl XLVIII against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium in the East Rutherford, NJ on February 2, 2014.

Miles the Mascot celebrates a first touchdown with fans during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in a game at Sports Authority Field on September 14, 2014.

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas shakes hands with Miles the Mascot after a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2015. Photo by Ben Hays.

Miles the Mascot celebrates celebrates a victory over the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game on January 24, 2016. Photo by Ben Hays.

Miles the Mascot leads the Broncos onto the field during introductions prior to kickoff in Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (Photo by Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

The Denver Broncos Cheerleaders and Miles the Mascot during the Broncos' Super Bowl 50 parade on February 9, 2016. (Photo by Eric Lars Bakke/ Denver Broncos)

Miles the Mascot takes a photo with two fans (and his Super Bowl ring) at the NFL's Kickoff Village fan festival leading up to the 2016 season opener between the Broncos and Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. low-fives Miles the Mascot during player introductions at the 2017 Pro Bowl on January 28, 2017. (Ben Swanson)

Miles the Mascot lies down in four different states at Four Corners on April 21, 2017. (Aric DiLalla)

Miles the Mascot and actor Angela Kinsey during the taping of the Denver Broncos' 2023 schedule release video at the Denver Broncos' training center in Englewood, Colorado on April 26, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson

Miles the Mascot helps during the filming of the Broncos' "Snowcapped" white alternate helmet unveil in 2023. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot takes part in the Lucha Libre exhibition wrestling match on September 8, 2023 at Arena Mexico in Mexico City. Photo by Alexis Salazar

Miles the Mascot and the family of the late Kerry Green, the Mile High Monster, who passed away before being announced as the Broncos' Fan of the Year during a game in 2023. Photo by Adam Bratten / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot wears a Halloween costume during the Broncos' Week 8 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 29, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons (31) celebrates with Miles the Mascot after the Broncos' Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 31, 2023. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders participate in the National Western Stock Show Parade in Denver, Colorado on January 4, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders tube down a slope at Echo Mountain in Idaho Springs, Colorado on January 29, 2024. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot during production day for the unveiling of the Denver Broncos' new uniforms at Centura Health Training Center in Englewood, Colorado in 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot meets a dog during the Paint the City Orange car stenciling campaign on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot greets Hall of Famer Randy Gradishar before the Broncos' Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 6, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot skydives with Thunderstorm in Longmont, Colorado on October 12, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot during player and team introductions before the Broncos' Week 18 game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 5, 2025. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games Skills Showdown at Nicholson Fieldhouse at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida on January 27, 2025. Photo by Rich Storry / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot and Pat Surtain II during the 2025 Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on February 2, 2025. Photo by Destinee Cook / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot reacts upon seeing a young fan wearing his jersey during a training camp practice at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit on July 30, 2025 in Englewood, Colorado. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot is introduced for the halftime show during the Broncos' Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 14, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

DBC Brittany, DBC Mikayla, Miles the Mascot and Steve Atwater during a Skywalk experience at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Enfield, England on October 10, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot poses with a miniature therapy horse at halftime during the Broncos' Week 15 game against the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on December 14, 2025. Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos

Miles the Mascot and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders before the AFC Championship Game between the Denver Broncos and New England Patriots at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on January 25, 2026. Photo by Kyle Cooper / Denver Broncos