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2001 Denver Broncos Invesco Field First Game Programs Aug 25 - $20 (Fort Collins)
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Lot of 4 Original Gameday Programs – August 25, 2001
📜 Description
Four original Denver Broncos gameday programs from a historic day in Colorado football history: the very first game played at the newly built Invesco Field at Mile High.
On Saturday, August 25, 2001, the Broncos welcomed the New Orleans Saints for a preseason matchup that marked the beginning of a new era in Denver football.
After decades at the beloved old Mile High Stadium, Broncos fans finally got their first look at the new $400 million stadium. More than 74,000 fans attended that opening game, watching Denver defeat New Orleans 31–24.
These programs were purchased that very day specifically as keepsakes of the historic occasion and have been stored ever since.
Program Details:
- Four identical original programs, sold together
- Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints
- Saturday, August 25, 2001
- Inaugural season at Invesco Field at Mile High
- Volume 32, Number 1
- Head coach Mike Shanahan featured on the cover
- Original $5.00 cover price
- Inaugural Season 2001 stadium emblem
🥇 Condition
All four are original programs purchased in August 2001.
- One copy is in excellent condition.
- One has a small tear on the front cover.
- All four show some spine wear, including minor rubbing and creasing.
- Only one program was opened and lightly read; the others have remained essentially unopened.
Overall, a nice group of original 2001 programs with varying amounts of storage and handling wear.
Please examine the photos for the condition of the actual four programs included.
🚗 SW Fort Collins near Harmony and Shields
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📝 Additional Information:
This wasn't just another preseason game. It was the first time Broncos football was played in the stadium that would become the team's home for the next generation.
A piece of Denver Broncos history for collectors, longtime fans, or anyone who remembers the excitement of opening day in 2001.