Invesco Field

Invesco Field, also known as "Mile High Stadium," is home to the Denver Broncos.

Bucky Bronco
In 1975, Roy Rogers granted permission for Bucky Bronco to be cast from the same model used to make a statue of his own horse, Trigger, so long as the new statue was not also named Trigger. The naming of the horse was then put out to the fans and "Bucky Bronco" was chosen. Made of fiberglass and steel, Bucky stands 27 feet tall and weighs in at 1,600 pounds. On May 15, 2001, Bucky was removed from his 25-year home atop the scoreboard of Mile High Stadium to begin his journey to INVESCO Field at Mile High. During the Eagles concert on August 11, 2001, Bucky was unveiled, reclaiming his position as a Denver icon on the South scoreboard at INVESCO Field at Mile High.

Counties Gateway Plaza
The Counties Gateway Plaza is located on the West side of INVESCO Field at Mile High. In celebration of the six counties who made INVESCO Field at Mile High a reality, six large monuments have been placed on either side of the plaza, which serves as a large pedestrian walkway and gateway to the stadium site. The monuments on the plaza measure 40 feet tall and provide statistical information about the counties they represent.

You will also find bricks from the Brick Paver Campaign on the Counties Gateway Plaza. These bricks were personalized by Broncos fans and then permanently installed into the plaza area.

Facts & Figures

   * 1.8 million square feet of space
   * 530 TV monitors displayed throughout the stadium
   * 85,000 Cubic Yards of Concrete
   * 256 Miles of Post Tensioning Cable
   * 2,100,000 Square Feet of Asphalt Paving
   * 200,000 Pounds of aluminum
   * 12,000 tons of structural steel
   * 3,861,000 field work hours
   * 12,000,000 pounds of reinforcing steel
   * 130,000 bricks
   * 1.6 million masonry blocks
   * 1,500 plumbing fixtures
   * 25,000 light fixtures
   * The first row of Level 4 Suites is officially one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level.
   * 560 concession stand points of sale.

Historical Design & Development
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, voters in the six-county area that comprises Metro Denver approved a plan to construct a new football stadium in Denver. Construction began on the 76,125-seat stadium in mid-1999 and official groundbreaking was held on August 17, 1999.

INVESCO Field at Mile High is located in the vicinity of the old Mile High Stadium, just west of Interstate-25. The cost to build INVESCO Field at Mile High was incurred by Broncos Owner and Chief Executive Officer Pat Bowlen and the taxpayers of the six-county area through a penny-per-$10 sales tax on retail goods.

INVESCO Field at Mile High is highlighted by an emphasis on state-of-the-art technology, while maintaining the traditional aspects of Mile High Stadium that have given the Broncos a decided home field advantage over the years. Those features include the close proximity of the seats to the field, as well as steel treads and risers that are used to create the same deafening roar that helped define Mile High Stadium. At the official groundbreaking, Mr. Bowlen spoke of the bright future for the Broncos, the city of Denver and the state of Colorado.

"As we face a new millennium, we are moving forward together in building a world class stadium for our city and our state," Bowlen said. "My pledge is that we will continue to do everything possible to put championship teams on the field year in and year out."

Colorado Governor Bill Owens described the historic relevance of the day's event, saying, "The Broncos represent a proud Colorado tradition. Today marks the beginning of a new era for the Broncos and for Colorado."

The stadium was designed and built by Turner/Empire/Alvarado Construction and HNTB Architects, in association with Fentress Bradburn Architects and Bertram A. Bruton Architects. Numerous Colorado companies and hundreds of professional designers, engineers and construction tradesmen were involved in the construction of the new state-of-the-art facility.

The stadium includes 1.8 million square feet of space (approximately twice that of Mile High) with amenities such as wider concourses, wider seats, more restrooms, elevators, escalators and full-service accommodations for people with disabilities.

INVESCO Funds Founded in Denver in [1932]], INVESCO Denver has built a global reputation on a core mission: to serve as a valued investment management partner to our clients. The heart of INVESCO Denver's business is to provide investment management expertise on a wide range of domestic and global portfolios, with a focus on small cap, mid cap and sector-oriented mandates. INVESCO Denver draws on the resources of INVESCO affiliates worldwide to assist clients with their investment needs.

INVESCO Denver is an active member of the Denver community, and is continually working to positively impact and strengthen the community in order to make it a better place to live.

Metropolitan Football Stadium District
INVESCO Field at Mile High is owned by the Metropolitan Football Stadium District (MFSD). The MFSD is a corporate body and political subdivision of the State of Colorado established pursuant to the Metropolitan Football Stadium District Act, Article 15, Title 32 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, ("Act"). The District includes all or part of six counties in the Denver Metropolitan area. The District was created for the purpose of planning, acquiring land and construction of a professional football stadium. Operations of the MFSD commenced in August 1996.

The MFSD owns INVESCO Field at Mile High on behalf of the six metropolitan county taxpayers and serves as the building's landlord. Stadium Management Company, LLC, an affiliate of the Denver Broncos, oversees the operations and management of the stadium.

Playing Surface
The playing surface at INVESCO Field at Mile High is a 100% natural grass playing field made up of four different Kentucky Bluegrasses. The grass surface is stabilized by a network of polypropylene fibers that were sewn vertically into the sod every 3/4". This process took three weeks, with crews working 24 hours a day. This technology was developed by DD GrassMaster out of Holland, and has been used at over 100 stadiums worldwide.

Underneath the sod is a sand-root zone laid above an extensive drainage and soil heating system. After heavy rain, in a matter of minutes, surface water can be drained with a strong suction system called Sub-Air. The field will be heated during the winter months by a network of 21 miles of underground hot water tubing.

Public Art Projects
The Metropolitan Football Stadium District (MFSD) commissioned two public art works on the exterior of the stadium, one on the east side of INVESCO Field at Mile High and one on the west. Money was raised to commission these projects by the sale of seats from old Mile High stadium as well as the Brick Paver Program located on the Counties Gateway Plaza.

"Mountainscape"
On the East, pedestrians approaching the stadium will walk along paths from Bryant Street, through an artistic impression entitled "Mountainscape." "Mountainscape," by Catherine Widgery of Truro, Massachusetts, is comprised of three concentric rings of natural Colorado boulders and rock inlays which compliment the pedestrian park on the East side of INVESCO Field at Mile High. "Mountainscape" is open year-round and serves as a natural meeting place and bench area among boulders that measure between 18" and 36" tall.

"Equipment Field"
On the Counties Gateway Plaza to the West of the stadium, visitors will find the artistic remnants of the "Equipment Field" by artists Melissa Smedley, Mathieu Gregoire, and Ante Marinovic of San Diego, California. "Equipment Field" is formed by seven marble and aluminum sculptures, which are placed strategically along the Counties Gateway Plaza, as if giant players discarded their equipment many years ago after a rousing game. They appear partially unearthed as if left from centuries prior, and will be 'discovered' by fans as they approach the stadium from the west. The sculptures range from a few inches to over 14 feet tall, and are positioned so that fans may interact with them.

Ring of Fame The Denver Broncos Ring of Fame was created in 1984 by team owner Pat Bowlen to honor former players and administrators who played significant roles in the franchise's history.

Ring of Fame Inductees

   * Quarterback John Elway(1983-1998), 1999 Inductee
   * Safety Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin (1960-1966), 1984 Inductee
   * Linebacker Randy Gradishar (1974-1983), 1989 Inductee
   * Defensive End Rich Jackson (1967-1972), 1984 Inductee
   * Linebacker Tom Jackson (1973-1986), 1992 Inductee
   * Quarterback Charley Johnson (1972-1975), 1986 Inductee
   * Running Back Floyd Little (1967-1975), 1984 Inductee
   * Linebacker Karl Mecklenberg (1983-1994), 2001 Inductee
   * Quarterback Craig Morton (1977-1982), 1988 Inductee
   * Wide Receiver Haven Moses (1972-1981), 1988 Inductee
   * Former Owner Gerald H. Phipps, 1985 Inductee
   * Safety Dennis Smith (1981-1994), 2001 Inductee
   * Defensive End Paul Smith (1968-1978), 1986 Inductee
   * Wide Receiver Lionel Taylor (1960-1966), 1984 Inductee
   * Defensive Back Bill Thompson (1969-1981), 1987 Inductee
   * Quarterback Frank Tripucka (1960-1963), 1986 Inductee
   * Kicker Jim Turner (1971-1979), 1988 Inductee
   * Cornerback Louis Wright (1975-1986), 1993 Inductee
   * Tackle Gary Zimmerman (1993-1997), 2003 Inductee
   * Safety Steve Atwater (1989-98), 2005 Inductee

The Ring of Fame is displayed on the Level 5 facade at INVESCO Field at Mile High.

Sculpture
"The Broncos," a gift to the people of Colorado from Mr. Pat Bowlen and the Bowlen family, is located on the South side of INVESCO Field at Mile High. Created in Florence, Italy, by world-renowned sculptor Sergio Benvenuti, this sculpture consists of five broncos, one mare and one colt. The horses are 1 1/2 times life-size and depict horses running uphill in an alpine mountain setting so that the sculpture looks like a snapshot in time. The water feature, which resembles a raging stream, pumps 850 gallons per minute and is slightly heated so that in the winter, steam will rise from the stream as it does in nature. Special lighting will highlight and illuminate the sculpture at night.

This magnificent sculpture was dedicated and unveiled on August 8, 2001.

Sports Legends Mall
The Sports Legends Mall located on the South end of INVESCO Field at Mile High, is a walkway leading from old Colfax to INVESCO Field at Mile High. This walkway is approximately 800 feet long and will play host to many events including corporate pre-game parties, festivals and other live entertainment.

The Sports Legends Mall is open to the public year-round.

• Source: INVESCO Website