Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen has died, his family said. He was 75 and had been battling Alzheimer's disease
"We are saddened to inform everyone that our beloved husband and father, Pat Bowlen, passed on to the next chapter of his life late Thursday night peacefully at home surrounded by family. His soul will live on through the Broncos, the city of Denver and all of our fans."Bowlen, 75, had been battling Alzheimer's disease.In the statement, posted on the Denver Broncos' website, the family paid tribute to their patriarch and thanked the fans.
"More important than being an incredible owner, Pat Bowlen was an incredible human being," the statement continued.In February, Bowlen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was elected as a contributor. In his tenure as Broncos owner, Bowlen's teams amassed seven Super Bowl appearances and three titles . Bowlen ceded control of the team to Broncos president Joe Ellis in July 2014, when he announced that he has Alzheimer's disease.
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