Photos: Broncos unveil Mike Shanahan's Ring of Fame pillar, update Steve Atwater's as Alumni Weekend kicks off
The Broncos kicked off Alumni Weekend by unveiling former head coach Mike Shanahan's Ring of Fame pillar and debuting Steve Atwater's updated pillar that features the Hall of Fame emblem.
The covered statue of Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater's bust and statue during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater and his family during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Billy Thompson during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater, Ed Donatell and Rod Smith during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Greek Antonopulos and Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan greets Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
David Baker and John Elway during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan talks with General Manager George Paton during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Neil Smith greets John Elway during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Neil Smith, John Elway and Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
President and CEO Joe Ellis talks with Gary Zimmerman during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan hugs Rod Smith during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Rod Smith talks with Mike Shanahan and John Elway during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan and Steve Atwater during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater and Kyle Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater unveils the Pro Football Hall of Fame logo on his Ring of Fame pillar next to his bronze bust during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Steve Atwater during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater and his family during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater and his family during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Rod Smith talks with Tom Jackson during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan unveils his Ring of Fame pillar during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
The bust of Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan and his family during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan with his family during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Paul Smith's daughter Lorie Anderson during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Tom Jackson talks and jokes around with Randy Gradishar and Billy Thompson during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan and his grandkids during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Tom Jackson, Randy Gradishar and Billy Thompson laugh as they talk with during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan's Ring of Fame bust during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Rod Smith and Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Kyle Shanahan talks with Randy Gradishar during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Chris Tripucka during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Randy Gradishar talks with Mike Shanahan during the Alumni Weekend banquet in honor of the Ring of Fame induction of Mike Shanahan and the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction of Steve Atwater at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Jason Elam during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater and Terrell Davis during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Joe Ellis during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
David Baker during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen and Jim Saccomano during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Floyd Little's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
A member of Paul Smith's family accepts his jacket during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Goose Gonsoulin's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Frank Tripucka's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Red Miller's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Billy Thompson's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Billy Thompson dons his orange jacket during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Craig Morton's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Craig Morton gives his former teammate Billy Thompson a hug after accepting his orange jacket during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Randy Gradishar's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Randy Gradishar accepts his orange jacket from Annabel and Brittany Bowlen during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Tom Jackson accepts his orange jacket from Annabel and Brittany Bowlen during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Tom Jackson poses in his orange jacket during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Billy Thomson, Craig Morton and Randy Gradishar during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present John Elway's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present John Elway's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
John Elway accepts his orange jacket during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
John Elway and Gary Zimmerman during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Tom Jackson, John Elway and Gary Zimmerman during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Steve Atwater's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Steve Atwater and Billy Thompson during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Terrell Davis hugs Brittany and Annabel Bowlen during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Terrell Davis dons his orange jacket during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Rod Smith's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Terrell Davis and Steve Atwater during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Rick Upchurch's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Jason Elam's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan, John Elway, Gary Zimmerman, Tom Jackson and Randy Gradishar during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen present Mike Shanahan's jacket during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan accepts his orange jacket from Annabel and Brittany Bowlen during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan in a group photos with Annabel and Brittany Bowlen and others during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Ring of Famers, Rick Upchurch, Rod Smith, Jason Elam, Steve Atwater, Terrell Davis, Craig Morton, Billy Thompson, Mike Shanahan, Randy Gradishar, Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen, Tom Jackson, John Elway, Gary Zimmerman during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Mike Shanahan speaks during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
John Elway during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Rod Smith during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan speaks during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Rick Upchurch during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan speaks during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan speaks during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan, next to Brittany Bowlen and Terrell Davis, during the Alumni Weekend orange jacket presentation and Mike Shanahan's induction speech at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on October 15, 2021. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Mike Shanahan and Anabel Bowlen during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Ring of Famers, Rick Upchurch, Rod Smith, Jason Elam, Steve Atwater, Terrell Davis, Craig Morton, Billy Thompson, Mike Shanahan, Randy Gradishar, Brittany Bowlen, Anabel Bowlen, Tom Jackson, John Elway, Gary Zimmerman and the families of other Ring of Famers during the Ring of Fame Banquet on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado. Photo by Gabriel Christus
