Broncos Owner Steps Down Citing Alzheimer’s Disease

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Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen ceded control of the National Football League franchise after acknowledging that he’s been battling Alzheimer’s disease.

The Broncos, who reached the Super Bowl six times during Bowlen’s ownership and won back-to-back championships in 1998 and 1999, will be overseen by team President Joe Ellis, the Broncos said on their website.