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Rarely seen photos from Champ Bailey's Broncos career

During his 10 years in Denver, Champ Bailey established himself as one of the top players in Broncos history.

The Denver Broncos held a press conference at their Dove Valley Facility to announce the completed trade and signing of Champ Bailey.
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The Denver Broncos held a press conference at their Dove Valley Facility to announce the completed trade and signing of Champ Bailey.

Champ Bailey and Jake Plummer joined with other members of the Denver community for the Cherish the Children Gala and Fashion Show to benefit the Beacon Center, held at the Hyatt DTC in Denver, CO. ©Brett Wilhelm/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC
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Champ Bailey and Jake Plummer joined with other members of the Denver community for the Cherish the Children Gala and Fashion Show to benefit the Beacon Center, held at the Hyatt DTC in Denver, CO. ©Brett Wilhelm/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC

Champ Bailey autographs a young fan's shirt
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Champ Bailey autographs a young fan's shirt

John Lynch and Champ Bailey chat before the start of the game during the preseason NFL game against the Washington Redskins on August 9, 2004 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
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John Lynch and Champ Bailey chat before the start of the game during the preseason NFL game against the Washington Redskins on August 9, 2004 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio.

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Champ Bailey leaps through the air for a first down after making a reception on offense during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Champ Bailey leaps through the air for a first down after making a reception on offense during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Champ Bailey celebrates with his teammates after making an interception during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Champ Bailey celebrates with his teammates after making an interception during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Kelly Herndon (right) and Champ Bailey (left) in the locker room after their victory over the Chiefs during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Kelly Herndon (right) and Champ Bailey (left) in the locker room after their victory over the Chiefs during the NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 12, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

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Champ Bailey poses for a portrait.
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Champ Bailey poses for a portrait.

Champ Bailey runs onto the field during the player introductions during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on September 26, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Champ Bailey runs onto the field during the player introductions during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on September 26, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

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Champ Bailey runs onto the field during the player introductions during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on September 26, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
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Champ Bailey runs onto the field during the player introductions during the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers on September 26, 2004 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.

Champ Bailey loosens up before the start of the play against the Dolphins on Dec. 12, 2004.
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Champ Bailey loosens up before the start of the play against the Dolphins on Dec. 12, 2004.

Champ Bailey makes an interception against the Chargers on September 18, 2005.
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Champ Bailey makes an interception against the Chargers on September 18, 2005.

Champ Bailey poses for a portrait in 2005. Photo: Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates
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Champ Bailey poses for a portrait in 2005. Photo: Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates

Champ Bailey intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown, as the Broncos defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-21 in overtime on Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 2005 in Dallas, TX. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates
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Champ Bailey intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown, as the Broncos defeated the Dallas Cowboys 24-21 in overtime on Thanksgiving Day on November 24, 2005 in Dallas, TX.

Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates

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Champ Bailey receives the game ball in the locker room after the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 27-13 in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates
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Champ Bailey receives the game ball in the locker room after the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 27-13 in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates

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Champ Bailey talks with Tom Brady as the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 27-13 in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo: Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates
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Champ Bailey talks with Tom Brady as the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 27-13 in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo: Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates

Champ Bailey returns an interception as the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 27-13 in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo: Rich Clarkson/Rich Clarkson and Associates
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Champ Bailey returns an interception as the Denver Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 27-13 in the AFC Divisional Playoff at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO. Photo: Rich Clarkson/Rich Clarkson and Associates

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Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos National Football Conference NFC All-Stars runs back an intercepted pass at the 2006 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 12, 2006 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC defeated the AFC 23-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
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Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos National Football Conference NFC All-Stars runs back an intercepted pass at the 2006 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 12, 2006 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC defeated the AFC 23-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Champ Bailey races several children as the Denver Broncos held one of their annual Kids Caravan events at Nottingham field on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley on June 25, 2006. Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson & Associates, LLC
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Champ Bailey races several children as the Denver Broncos held one of their annual Kids Caravan events at Nottingham field on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley on June 25, 2006. Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson & Associates, LLC

Champ Bailey poses for a photo with children as the Denver Broncos held one of their annual Kids Caravan events at Nottingham field on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley on June 25, 2006. Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson & Associates, LLC
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Champ Bailey poses for a photo with children as the Denver Broncos held one of their annual Kids Caravan events at Nottingham field on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley on June 25, 2006. Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson & Associates, LLC

Champ Bailey makes an interception as the Denver Broncos defeated the Baltimore Ravens 13-3 during the NFL Monday Night football game at Invesco Field in Denver, CO on Oct. 9, 2006. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.
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Champ Bailey makes an interception as the Denver Broncos defeated the Baltimore Ravens 13-3 during the NFL Monday Night football game at Invesco Field in Denver, CO on Oct. 9, 2006. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.

Champ Bailey celebrates after an interception against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson & Associates, LLC
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Champ Bailey celebrates after an interception against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 5 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO. Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson & Associates, LLC

Champ Bailey makes sure to get both feet down as he makes an interception, as the Denver Broncos defeated the Oakland Raiders 13-3 at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on Oct. 15, 2006. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.
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Champ Bailey makes sure to get both feet down as he makes an interception, as the Denver Broncos defeated the Oakland Raiders 13-3 at Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, CO on Oct. 15, 2006. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.

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Champ Bailey celebrates an interception as theDenver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-20 on Nov. 5, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.
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Champ Bailey celebrates an interception as theDenver Broncos defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-20 on Nov. 5, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.

Champ Bailey high-fives fans as the Denver Broncos take on the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Nov. 19, 2006. Photo: Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and Associates
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Champ Bailey high-fives fans as the Denver Broncos take on the San Diego Chargers at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Nov. 19, 2006. Photo: Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and Associates

Champ Bailey poses for the cover of Broncos Magazine for Kids at the Dove Valley facility in Englewood, CO on Dec. 6, 2006. Photo: Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates
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Champ Bailey poses for the cover of Broncos Magazine for Kids at the Dove Valley facility in Englewood, CO on Dec. 6, 2006. Photo: Ryan McKee/Rich Clarkson and Associates

Champ Bailey celebrates as the Denver Broncos defeated the Arizona Cardinals 37-20 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on Dec. 17, 2006. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.
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Champ Bailey celebrates as the Denver Broncos defeated the Arizona Cardinals 37-20 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on Dec. 17, 2006. Photo: Eric Lars Bakke/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.

Champ Bailey and Darrent Williams talk after a play as the Denver Broncos defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-23 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Dec. 24, 2006. Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.
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Champ Bailey and Darrent Williams talk after a play as the Denver Broncos defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-23 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Dec. 24, 2006. Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.

Chad Johnson hugs Champ Bailey after the Denver Broncos defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-23 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Dec. 24, 2006. Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.
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Chad Johnson hugs Champ Bailey after the Denver Broncos defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-23 at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Dec. 24, 2006. Jamie Schwaberow/Rich Clarkson and Associates, LLC.

Champ Bailey returns an interception for a touchdown as the Denver Broncos play the San Francisco 49ers in week 17 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Dec. 31, 2006. Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson & Associates, LLC.
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Champ Bailey returns an interception for a touchdown as the Denver Broncos play the San Francisco 49ers in week 17 NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on Dec. 31, 2006. Trevor Brown, Jr./Rich Clarkson & Associates, LLC.

Champ Bailey greets Steve Atwater before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Invesco Field September 23, 2007
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Champ Bailey greets Steve Atwater before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Invesco Field September 23, 2007

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Denver Bronco Champ Bailey connects with his brother Boss on the sidelines prior to the Denver at Detroit game at Ford Field.
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Denver Bronco Champ Bailey connects with his brother Boss on the sidelines prior to the Denver at Detroit game at Ford Field.

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Champ Bailey #24 and John Lynch #47 of the AFC All-Stars Denver Broncos walk onto the field during pregame player introductions against the NFC All-Stars during the 2008 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 10, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC defeated the AFC 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
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Champ Bailey #24 and John Lynch #47 of the AFC All-Stars Denver Broncos walk onto the field during pregame player introductions against the NFC All-Stars during the 2008 NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on February 10, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC defeated the AFC 42-30. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)

Actor Will Smith, center, holds up a Denver Broncos jersey given to him by Denver Broncos Brandon Marshall, left, and Champ Bailey during the Denver premiere of his new movie Seven Pounds, benefiting Food Bank of the Rockies, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The movie will be released nationwide Dec. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Actor Will Smith, center, holds up a Denver Broncos jersey given to him by Denver Broncos Brandon Marshall, left, and Champ Bailey during the Denver premiere of his new movie Seven Pounds, benefiting Food Bank of the Rockies, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The movie will be released nationwide Dec. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Champ Bailey takes a moment to focus during warmups before the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers October 19, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium.
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Champ Bailey takes a moment to focus during warmups before the NFL game against the San Diego Chargers October 19, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium.

Champ Bailey matches up with Reggie Wayne during a game between the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday December 13, 2009, in Indianapolis, IN.
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Champ Bailey matches up with Reggie Wayne during a game between the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday December 13, 2009, in Indianapolis, IN.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald talks with Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Broncos 43-13. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald talks with Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010 in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Broncos 43-13. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Champ Bailey reacts after tackling an Oakland Raider in the first half of the NFL game September 12, 2011 at Sports Authority Field in Denver CO.
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Champ Bailey reacts after tackling an Oakland Raider in the first half of the NFL game September 12, 2011 at Sports Authority Field in Denver CO.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore (17) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Broncos won 38-24. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore (17) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. The Broncos won 38-24. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Denver Broncos Champ Bailey (24) congratulates Tim Tebow (15) after he scored the go-ahead touchdown to give Denver a 17-13 lead in fourth quarter action against the New York Jets in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High November 17, 2011 in Denver,Co.
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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey (24) congratulates Tim Tebow (15) after he scored the go-ahead touchdown to give Denver a 17-13 lead in fourth quarter action against the New York Jets in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High November 17, 2011 in Denver,Co.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) before the NFL regular season game between the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2011 in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) before the NFL regular season game between the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2011 in San Diego, Calif. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)

Champ Bailey and Wesley Woodyard pose for a photo with a young fan during the 2011 Denver Rescue Mission Holiday Party.
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Champ Bailey and Wesley Woodyard pose for a photo with a young fan during the 2011 Denver Rescue Mission Holiday Party.

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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game on January 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey during fourth quarter action against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL game on January 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO.

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The Denver Broncos' Champ Bailey speaks to the media during a presentation in New York, Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The NFL has unveiled its new sleek uniforms designed by Nike. They showed off the new look in grand style Tuesday with a gridiron-styled fashion show at a Brooklyn film studio. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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The Denver Broncos' Champ Bailey speaks to the media during a presentation in New York, Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The NFL has unveiled its new sleek uniforms designed by Nike. They showed off the new look in grand style Tuesday with a gridiron-styled fashion show at a Brooklyn film studio. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Seth Wenig
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, is congratulated by Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey after the Lakers' 92-88 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the teams' first-round NBA basketball series in Denver on Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, is congratulated by Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey after the Lakers' 92-88 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the teams' first-round NBA basketball series in Denver on Sunday, May 6, 2012. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) catches a pass meant for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J Green during fourth quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Nov. 4, 2012 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) catches a pass meant for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J Green during fourth quarter action against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Nov. 4, 2012 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by: Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) celebrates with Von Miller (58) after Miller intercepted a pass and scored during third quarter action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field December 2, 2012 in Denver, CO.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) celebrates with Von Miller (58) after Miller intercepted a pass and scored during third quarter action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field December 2, 2012 in Denver, CO.

New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, talks with Denver Broncos players Champ Bailey, left, and Peyton Manning, center, during batting practice before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi, right, talks with Denver Broncos players Champ Bailey, left, and Peyton Manning, center, during batting practice before a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) cheers with teammates after winning the AFC Championship against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014. (Photo by Gabriel Christus)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) cheers with teammates after winning the AFC Championship against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014. (Photo by Gabriel Christus)

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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey (24) in action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.
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Denver Broncos Champ Bailey (24) in action against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship playoff NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO on January 19, 2014.

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Peyton Manning and Champ Bailey pose for a photo together on team photo day before Super Bowl XLVIII on January 27, 2014.
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Peyton Manning and Champ Bailey pose for a photo together on team photo day before Super Bowl XLVIII on January 27, 2014.

Champ Bailey and teammates pose for a photo before the Broncos participate in a team walk-through at Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. ©Trevor Brown, Jr./Trevor Brown Photography
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Champ Bailey and teammates pose for a photo before the Broncos participate in a team walk-through at Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. ©Trevor Brown, Jr./Trevor Brown Photography

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Champ Bailey and his mother pose for a photo after the Denver Broncos participated in a team walk-through at Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. ©Trevor Brown, Jr./Trevor Brown Photography
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Champ Bailey and his mother pose for a photo after the Denver Broncos participated in a team walk-through at Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. ©Trevor Brown, Jr./Trevor Brown Photography

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Champ Bailey arrives for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in the East Rutherford, NJ on February 2, 2014.
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Champ Bailey arrives for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in the East Rutherford, NJ on February 2, 2014.

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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, left, and quarterback Peyton Manning talk before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, left, and quarterback Peyton Manning talk before the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Paul Sancya
Champ Bailey poses for a photo as he signs a one-day contract before retiring at the Dove Valley facility in Englewood, CO November 18, 2014.
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Champ Bailey poses for a photo as he signs a one-day contract before retiring at the Dove Valley facility in Englewood, CO November 18, 2014.

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Champ Bailey announces his retirement from the NFL at the Dove Valley facility in Englewood, CO on November 18, 2014.
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Champ Bailey announces his retirement from the NFL at the Dove Valley facility in Englewood, CO on November 18, 2014.

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Champ Bailey announces his retirement from the NFL at the Dove Valley facility in Englewood, CO on November 18, 2014.
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Champ Bailey announces his retirement from the NFL at the Dove Valley facility in Englewood, CO on November 18, 2014.

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Former Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey is honored after his retirement from the NFL during second quarter action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014.
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Former Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey is honored after his retirement from the NFL during second quarter action against the Miami Dolphins in the NFL game at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, November 23, 2014.

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Broncos great Champ Bailey chats with cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) at an offseason workout program practice on April 27, 2017. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)
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Broncos great Champ Bailey chats with cornerback Aqib Talib (21) and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (25) at an offseason workout program practice on April 27, 2017. (Photo by Ben Swanson/DenverBroncos.com)

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Champ Bailey talks with Ed Reed at the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Celebration of Excellence Reception in Atlanta on January 31, 2019.
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Champ Bailey talks with Ed Reed at the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Celebration of Excellence Reception in Atlanta on January 31, 2019.

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Champ Bailey greets Floyd Little during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against the Atlanta Falcons in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 1, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Champ Bailey greets Floyd Little during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against the Atlanta Falcons in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 1, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Peyton Manning talks with Champ Bailey at the Broncos' Pro Football Hall of Fame party for Bailey and Pat Bowlen in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 2, 2019. Photo by David Dermer
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Peyton Manning talks with Champ Bailey at the Broncos' Pro Football Hall of Fame party for Bailey and Pat Bowlen in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 2, 2019. Photo by David Dermer

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Enshrinee Champ Bailey looks on prior to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 in Canton, Ohio. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
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Enshrinee Champ Bailey looks on prior to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 in Canton, Ohio. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Former Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey walks on stage during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 in Canton, Ohio. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
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Former Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey walks on stage during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 in Canton, Ohio. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

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Champ Bailey with his bust during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, August 3, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Champ Bailey with his bust during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, August 3, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Terrell Davis, Gary Zimmerman, Champ Bailey, Shannon Sharpe and John Elway with Champ's bust during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, August 3, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Terrell Davis, Gary Zimmerman, Champ Bailey, Shannon Sharpe and John Elway with Champ's bust during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, August 3, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Champ Bailey gives his speech during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2019. Photo by David Dermer
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Champ Bailey gives his speech during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2019. Photo by David Dermer

Champ Bailey gives his speech during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2019. Photo by David Dermer
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Champ Bailey gives his speech during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2019. Photo by David Dermer

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Champ Bailey during the Broncos Top 100 Ceremony at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 11, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Champ Bailey during the Broncos Top 100 Ceremony at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 11, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Champ Bailey unveils his pillar and bust at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 11, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Champ Bailey unveils his pillar and bust at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 11, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Champ Bailey is honored during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Champ Bailey is honored during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

Gabriel Christus
Champ Bailey in the tunnel during player introductions for the ceremony recognizing the Broncos Top 100 Team before the Broncos' game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on October 13, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Champ Bailey in the tunnel during player introductions for the ceremony recognizing the Broncos Top 100 Team before the Broncos' game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High on October 13, 2019. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Champ Bailey shows off his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus
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Champ Bailey shows off his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado, October 13, 2019. Photo by Gabriel Christus

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Look back through the Broncos' first Super Bowl victory with these photos from the Broncos' photo archive and the Associated Press.
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From the archive: Memorable moments from the Broncos' season openers through the years

Re-live some of the biggest games in Broncos history as we highlight more than a dozen Week 1 wins that left a lasting impact on the franchise.
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Photos: Pro Football Hall of Fame Senior finalist Randy Gradishar's career through the years

Flip through photos documenting the career of Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Senior finalist Randy Gradishar, who was one of the franchise's best players and a leader on one of the best defenses of all time.
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Looking Sharpe: Rarely seen photos of Shannon Sharpe's time in Denver

Relive Shannon Sharpe's prolific career with the Broncos — and several of his memorable moments after his career ended — with these rarely seen photos.
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From the archive: Rarely seen photos of Randy Gradishar from his Denver Broncos career

During his NFL career, Randy Gradishar helped power the famous "Orange Crush" defense and was one of the most dominant tacklers the game has seen. Relive moments from that time with these photos from the Denver Broncos photo archive.
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From the archive: Broncos picks' NFL Draft fashion through the years

Over the years, Broncos draft picks have donned some of their finest threads for their draft day and when they first arrive at team headquarters. With these photos, check out just how much players' fashion sense has changed since the turn of the millenium.
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