Fans are excited for Denver Broncos throwback gear.

And rightfully so.

For years, Broncos Country has been chomping at the bit for the old-school orange and blue jerseys and helmets. Now, they get their wish.

Denver Broncos throwback gear available Aug. 3 at training camp

Beginning this Saturday, Aug. 3, Denver die-hards can buy the 1977 Denver Broncos throwback gear.

 

Those with tickets to Saturday’s training camp practice will be the first to have a chance to buy the new merch. That’s likely part of why Saturday’s practice is sold out. In fact, practices from Aug. 3-9 are all sold out.

The Denver Broncos throwback gear includes jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and more.

The classic Denver “D” logo is one of the greatest in the history of the NFL, complete with the snarling, wild horse. It pays homage to the Mile High City and was the team’s longest-running logo from 1968-1997, with minor changes.

1977 throwback jerseys celebrate Broncos tradition

Back before the Broncos were three-time Super Bowl champions, there were meager beginnings for the franchise.

Denver was was struggling franchise in the American Football League in the 60s, and continued to flounder in the NFL beginning in 1970 with the AFL-NFL merger. In fact, the Broncos first winning season came in 1973, their 14th year as a team.

A few years later, the 1977 team was the first to make the playoffs. And that magical team also beat the Raiders and head coach John Madden at Mile High Stadium in the AFC Championship Game.

This Denver Broncos throwback gear and jerseys celebrate Broncos tradition and the franchise’s first Super Bowl team. Denver went onto lose Super Bowl XII to the Dallas Cowboys, and three more, before finally winning in Super Bowls XXXII, XXXIII, and 50.

That Orange Crush defense in 1977 was led by Hall of Famer Randy Gradishar, Tom Jackson, Lyle Alzado, and Billy Thompson. Each of those four made First-Team All-Pro in 1977 and Denver’s defense allowed a mere 10.6 points per game.

Riley Odoms, who played tight end with the Broncos from 1972-1983, and defensive back Steve Foley (1976-1986) will be honored at halftime of the Oct. 6 game. Both Odoms and Foley are joining the prestigious Ring of Fame, and Gradishar will also be celebrated after joining the Hall of Fame this year.

The Denver Broncos throwback gear will be on display during that game, a 2:05 p.m. MT kickoff against the Las Vegas Raiders.