Social media reacts to Bowlen, Bailey Hall of Fame election

Feb 2, 2019, 9:48 PM

The 2019 NFL Hall of Fame Class pose for a photo (from left) Johnny Robinson, Ed Reed, Kevin Mawae, Ty Law, Tony Gonzalez, Gil Brandt, Brittany Bowlen for Pat Bowlen, and Champ Bailey on Feb. 2, 2019 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

(Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

For the first time in team history, multiple Denver Broncos will head into the Pro Football Hall of Fame together, as owner Pat Bowlen and cornerback Champ Bailey have been tapped for enshrinement.

Here’s how those inside, and outside, of Broncos Country reacted to the news:

Current Broncos

General manager John Elway on Pat Bowlen:

I’m so thrilled for Pat! For what he did for the Broncos and the league, he is the definition of a Hall of Famer.

There truly is no greater recognition in the world of football!!!! pic.twitter.com/3ZnyesJTMV

— John Elway (@johnelway) February 3, 2019

Elway on Champ Bailey:

Congrats to Champ – the very first of many deserving Broncos defensive players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame!

For Champ to get selected in his first year is proof of what a great career he had and what a great Bronco he is! https://t.co/KyhTBMhj3r

— John Elway (@johnelway) February 3, 2019

Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. on Bailey and Bowlen:

Yessir Congrats 24 and Pat 🙌🏾 https://t.co/2bEXDa0luk

— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) February 2, 2019

Defensive tackle Domata Peko on Bowlen:

Congratulations !!!!!! Mr. Bowlen !!!! #BroncosCountry Proud !!!! God bless https://t.co/bdVE8MPl2g

— Domata Peko (@DomataPeko) February 3, 2019

Kicker Brandon McManus on Bowlen:

Congratulations Mr. B!!! It is truly an honor to play for your franchise. You always were a fashionable man, now you get to add a GOLD jacket to your wardrobe https://t.co/eAtQ0ZDhXw

— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) February 3, 2019

Former Broncos

Sports Radio 104.3 The Fan host Mark Schlereth on Bowlen and Bailey:

👍🏼 https://t.co/IPY5XrQEU1

— mark schlereth (@markschlereth) February 3, 2019

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch on Bowlen and Bailey:

Congrats to the @ProFootballHOF class of 2019. Each inductee is so deserving of this tremendous honor.

Especially proud of Mr. Bowlen and @champbailey, two of my great friends in this game and two of he best ever to do their respective jobs. https://t.co/BEOPymo11Q

— John Lynch (@JohnLynch49ers) February 2, 2019

Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins on Bailey:

👊🏽 https://t.co/YncMYSAtnw

— Brian Dawkins (@BrianDawkins) February 3, 2019

Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis on Bailey and Bowlen:

Welcome my brothers #PatBowlen & @champbailey into the HALL. 🙌🏿 1st time in @Broncos history two of #BroncosCountry are going into the @profootballhof in the same class. #legends | #WeAreBRONCOS #nfl | #broncos | #nflhonors pic.twitter.com/pLyIclIhWg

— Terrell Davis (@Terrell_Davis) February 3, 2019

Broncos Ring of Famer Karl Mecklenburg on Bowlen:

Congrats to the greatest owner in pro sports history! Pat Bowlen is in the @ProFootballHOF https://t.co/3ClmBltaFS

— Karl Mecklenburg CSP, NFL (@KarlMecklenburg) February 2, 2019

Houston Texans defensive back Kayvon Webster on Bowlen:

Congrats to Mr.B as well for letting me start my career in Denver ! Loveeeee

— kwebb (@kayvonwebster) February 2, 2019

Others

Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner on Bowlen:

Congrats to Pat Bowlen on his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame today! https://t.co/zKtoZz3UrG

— Cory Gardner (@SenCoryGardner) February 2, 2019

Denver mayor Michael Hancock on Bowlen:

About time! Congratulations Mr. B and Champ! #PFHOF19 #UnitedInOrange #DenverProud @Broncos https://t.co/B8f3fxzDjN

— Michael B. Hancock (@MayorHancock) February 2, 2019

Denver Outlaws on Bowlen: