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Photos: Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Gradishar receives his gold jacket and goes through ‘the gauntlet’

On Friday, Broncos legend Randy Gradishar received his Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket from fellow Hall of Famer Steve Atwater and was welcomed by Hall of Famers in 'the gauntlet.'

Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar greets Richard Seymour as he walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar greets Richard Seymour as he walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar smiles as he walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar smiles as he walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar greets Fred Biletnikoff walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar greets Fred Biletnikoff walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar greets Gary Zimmerman as he walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar greets Gary Zimmerman as he walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar greets Steve Atwater as he walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar greets Steve Atwater as he walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar greets Steve Atwater as he walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar greets Steve Atwater as he walks the gauntlet during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar greets Roger Goodelll during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar greets Roger Goodelll during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Steve Atwater presents Randy Gradishar with his Hall of Fame jacket during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Steve Atwater presents Randy Gradishar with his Hall of Fame jacket during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar celebrates as he dons his Hall of Fame jacket during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar celebrates as he dons his Hall of Fame jacket during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar hugs his wife during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar hugs his wife during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar hugs family during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar hugs family during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Tom Jackson celebrates Randy Gradishar receiving his Hall of Fame jacket during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Tom Jackson celebrates Randy Gradishar receiving his Hall of Fame jacket during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Tom Jackson embraces Randy Gradishar after receiving his Hall of Fame jacket during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Tom Jackson embraces Randy Gradishar after receiving his Hall of Fame jacket during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar and his wife during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar and his wife during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar and his wife during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar and his wife during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar and his wife during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar and his wife during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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Randy Gradishar and his wife during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos
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Randy Gradishar and his wife during the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2024 gold jacket ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 2, 2024. Photo by Ben Swanson / Denver Broncos

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