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Denver Broncos Become 14th Team With 500 Franchise Wins

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CARSON, Calif. (CBS4) - The Denver Broncos have just become the 14th team in pro football history to reach 500 overall wins in their franchise history. They did it with their win over the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday afternoon.

New York Jets v Denver Broncos
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 10: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with Miles the mascot after a 23-0 victory against the New York Jets at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 10, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Broncos history spans across 59 seasons and includes three Super Bowl championships to go along with those 500 wins. Pat Bowlen had been the owner of the team for 355 of those wins.

Kansas City Chiefs v Denver Broncos
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 31: The Denver Broncos take the field before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 31, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

A total of 23 of those wins have come in the playoffs.

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DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 25: Denver Broncos mascot Miles runs onto the field before a game between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 25, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

The Broncos have 432 overall losses in their team history.

First published on October 6, 2019 / 10:06 PM MDT

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