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A look back: The 2001 Broncos-Giants game that opened Invesco Field at Mile High

Photos from the first game that took place at what is now known as Empower Field at Mile High.

A pre-game fireworks show lights over Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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A pre-game fireworks show lights over Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Will Hart
The National Anthem ceremony during the first regular season game of the 2001 season at Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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The National Anthem ceremony during the first regular season game of the 2001 season at Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Ryan McKee
A select group of Broncos Alumni help welcome the fans and players into the Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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A select group of Broncos Alumni help welcome the fans and players into the Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Eric Lars Bakke
A select group of Broncos Alumni help welcome the fans and players into the Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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A select group of Broncos Alumni help welcome the fans and players into the Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Jamie Schwaberow
A view of the south end scoreboard during a special alumni presentation against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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A view of the south end scoreboard during a special alumni presentation against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Rich Clarkson
Halftime ceremonies at Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Halftime ceremonies at Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Rich Clarkson
A halftime fireworks show lights up Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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A halftime fireworks show lights up Invesco Field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Will Hart
An overhead view of the Broncos tunnel and during the player introductions against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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An overhead view of the Broncos tunnel and during the player introductions against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Ryan McKee
Broncos players run on to the field during the player introductions against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Broncos players run on to the field during the player introductions against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Rich Clarkson
Broncos players run onto the field during the player introductions against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Broncos players run onto the field during the player introductions against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Eric Lars Bakke
Mike Shanahan watches the action on the field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Mike Shanahan watches the action on the field against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Jamie Schwaberow
Billy Jenkins moves in to make a play against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Billy Jenkins moves in to make a play against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Jamie Schwaberow
Al Wilson celebrates a play on defense against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Al Wilson celebrates a play on defense against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Brett Wilhelm
John Mobley moves in to make a play against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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John Mobley moves in to make a play against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Brett Wilhelm
Thunder charges downfield to help celebrate a Broncos touchdown against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Thunder charges downfield to help celebrate a Broncos touchdown against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Brett Wilhelm
The Broncos cheerleaders put on a show for the fans against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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The Broncos cheerleaders put on a show for the fans against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Brett Wilhelm
Bill Romanowski celebrates with Ian Gold after making a strong defensive play against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Bill Romanowski celebrates with Ian Gold after making a strong defensive play against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Jamie Schwaberow
John Mobley and Leon Lett celebrate after a strong defensive play against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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John Mobley and Leon Lett celebrate after a strong defensive play against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Jamie Schwaberow
Brian Griese looks for an open receiver downfield against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Brian Griese looks for an open receiver downfield against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Brett Wilhelm
Deltha O' Neal celebrates after returning a punt on special teams against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Deltha O' Neal celebrates after returning a punt on special teams against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Jamie Schwaberow
Deltha O' Neal is congradulated by his teammates against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Deltha O' Neal is congradulated by his teammates against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Steve Nowland
The Denver Broncos introduced a new mascot for the upcoming season against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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The Denver Broncos introduced a new mascot for the upcoming season against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Jamie Schwaberow
Rod Smith makes a reception against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Rod Smith makes a reception against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Eric Lars Bakke
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Jamie Schwaberow
The Broncos defense awaits the snap of the ball against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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The Broncos defense awaits the snap of the ball against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Eric Lars Bakke
Brian Griese hands the ball off to his running back against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Brian Griese hands the ball off to his running back against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Eric Lars Bakke
Mike Anderson celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Mike Anderson celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Eric Lars Bakke
Rod Smith makes a reception against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Rod Smith makes a reception against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Ryan McKee
Detron Smith watches the action from the sidelines against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Detron Smith watches the action from the sidelines against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Will Hart
Ed McCaffrey makes a reception against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Ed McCaffrey makes a reception against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Eric Lars Bakke
Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.
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Terrell Davis rushes the ball against the New York Giants at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 10, 2001.

Brett Wilhelm
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