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Broncos Fans Take Over Canton For Hall Of Fame Enshrinement Weekend

August 2, 2019 / 1:50 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

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CANTON, Ohio (CBS4) - Broncos Country has shown up and shown out for the Hall of Fame Enshrinement weekend in Canton, Ohio. Over 20,000 fans attended the Hall of Fame game on Thursday night, and while I don't have an exact count, I can say with great confidence that the very large majority were there in support of the orange and blue.

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 01: Denver Broncos fan is seen at kickoff of a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Tom Benson Hall Of Fame Stadium on August 1, 2019 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Broncos fans have been pouring into the Pro Football Hall of Fame museum to honor and admire the football greats, including Broncos legends John Elway, Shannon Sharpe, Terrell Davis, Floyd Little, and Gary Zimmerman.

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The Class of 2019 -- which includes the late Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and star cornerback Champ Bailey -- will receive their coveted gold jackets this evening at the Gold Jacket Dinner. They will be presented their busts and rings Saturday night at the Enshrinement Ceremony.

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One Broncos fan told CBS4 it has always been on his bucket list to visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

"The opportunity arose with Denver coming out here, having Pat and Champ being (enshrined). So, what a better time?" said Joel Mogensen of Thornton.

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