PHOTOS: Looking back at the legendary career of late Broncos DC Joe Collier
Following the passing of Joe Collier, take a look back at his fantastic career with the Broncos that included three Super Bowl appearances and the creation of the Orange Crush defense.
Joe Collier in 1983.
Joe Collier and Red Miller at the Denver Broncos 1960's Legacy reception in 2009.
Former Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier poses for a photo with Peyton Manning, who was inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame on April 18, 2018, at the 54th Annual Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet.
Joe Collier during Training Camp at UCHealth Training Center in Centennial, Colorado, July 24, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
Peyton Manning talks with former Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier during the Broncos' second mandatory minicamp practice on June 5, 2019.
Archie Manning greets former Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier as Peyton Manning and Head Coach Vic Fangio stand beside them during the Broncos' second mandatory minicamp practice on June 5, 2019.
Former Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier talks with Peyton Manning during the Broncos' second mandatory minicamp practice on June 5, 2019.
General manager John Beake stands with coach Joe Collier before an August 20, 1990 preseason loss (24-27) to the San Francisco 49ers at Mile High Stadium.
Midwest Area Scout Scott DiStefano talks with former defensive coordinator Joe Collier during the Broncos' second mandatory minicamp practice on June 5, 2019.
Dan Reeves, Joe Collier and Randy Gradishar.
Front Row from left: Max Coley, Joe Collier, Head Coach John Ralston, Myrel Moore, Mike Giddings. Back Row from left: Kay Dalton, Stan Jones, Doc Urich, Bob Gambold.
Joe Collier and Louis Wright in 1983.
Myrel Moore, Stan Jones, Joe Collier and Charlie West
Joe Collier in the 1980s.
Joe Collier in 1985.
Joe Collier in 1984.
Joe Collier talks with former Denver Broncos owner Ed Kaiser in 1981.
Joe Collier in 1985.
Joe Collier in 1985.
Joe Collier in 1984.
Joe Collier in 1983.
Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar and defensive coordinator Joe Collier in 1974 or 1975.
Joe Collier September 18, 1988 in Kansas City, MO.
Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar and defensive coordinator Joe Collier.
Joe Collier in 1983.
Joe Collier in 1985.
Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar sits on the bench with defensive coordinator Joe Collier during the NFL game in December, 1983. Photo by Rod Hanna
Broncos General Manager Fred Gehrke talks with Joe Collier.
Joe Collier and Randy Gradishar sit on the bench in 1983.
Joe Collier in the 1980s.
Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar sits on the bench with defensive coordinator Joe Collier during the NFL game in December, 1983. Photo by Rod Hanna
