The Denver Broncos mascot, known as Miles, is a beloved figure in the world of football. Miles made his debut in 1999 and has been entertaining fans ever since. He is a large, fluffy horse who wears the team's iconic orange and blue jersey. With his energetic and entertaining personality, Miles has become a fan favorite at Broncos games. He can be seen hyping up the crowd, dancing on the sidelines, and even doing tricks on the field during halftime shows. Fans of all ages love interacting with Miles and getting a chance to take pictures with him before or after the games.
Hancock's Past Includes Working As A Broncos Mascot
DENVER (CBS4) - We've referred to Denver Mayor Michael Hancock as the Broncos No. 1 fan before here on CBSDenver.com, and part of the root of his enthusiasm for the team was revealed this week.
In 1986 the NFL featured a mascot named Huddles, and each team had its own version. While John Elway was guiding the team on the field as quarterback, the Broncos version of Huddles rallied on the crowd and gave high fives to the players.
Hancock told CBS4 that when he was 17 when he took the job of being the person who dressed up as Huddles. Although at first he he admits he wasn't sure about what he was getting himself into.
"At first I said 'Who's Huddles?' " he said.
Michael Hancock (credit: CBS)
The team went to the Super Bowl that year, and Huddles got to go along, too. The game was played between the Broncos and the Giants, and took place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif.
"To have my own hotel room at 17? A beautiful hotel room in Newport Beach, California, was unbelievable, and something that coming out of Five Points I couldn't have imagined," Hancock said.
Hancock grew up in Denver's Five Points neighborhood. At that time, he probably also couldn't have imagined that he would be the city's mayor and would be heading to another Super Bowl to cheer on the Broncos (though not in costume this time). Or that he would be bringing along his 75-year-old mother.
Michael Hancock (credit: CBS)
Hancock joked with CBS4's Suzanne McCarroll and said he's fine with the nickname "Mayor Huddles."
"For a 17-year-old to get to be around his hometown heroes, it was a dream come true," said Hancock.
The Broncos will play the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII on Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Olivero: Denver Broncos mascot Miles riles up much more than Mile High
(Left to right) Summit Tigers quarterback Cam Kalaf, tight end and defensive end Dan Gonzalez, linebacker and offensive lineman Al Espinoza and wide receiver Kobe Cortright take in the national anthem with the Denver Broncos mascot Miles before Friday night's Senior Night game versus Glenwood Springs at Tiger Stadium in Breckenridge.
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BRECKENRIDGE — For the Denver Broncos fans on the Summit High School football team, a part of Friday’s Senior Night was as close to realizing the dream of running on the field as a Bronco they’ll ever get.
The Denver Broncos mascot, Miles, led the Tigers onto the frozen Tiger Stadium turf on Friday night before a thrilling 36-30 loss to Glenwood Springs. Prior to the game, Miles joined Tiger seniors Al Espinoza, Daniel Gonzalez, Zayden Gerry, Alexi Nevarez and Joseph Burgos while taking Senior Night photos with family and friends.
Then Miles unfurled his giant Broncos flag and ran with it, leading the Tigers onto the field before joining the home team for the national anthem. During the game, the mascot energized the Tiger crowd in the stands, waved his flag after Tiger scores and tossed souvenir T-shirts to kids in the bleachers.
The Summit football program was able to bring Miles to the game thanks to junior tight end and linebacker Ethan Gamburg. Gamburg’s uncle, Brad Post, is the mascot coordinator for the Broncos. The job has brought Post across the globe, to the playoffs and to Super Bowl during his 15 seasons with the team. But it was above 9,000 feet — nearly 2 miles high — up in the already snow-socked Rockies where Post and the Broncos’ “Miles Mobile” found themselves on a frigid November night.
“For him to visit us in our little mountain community is pretty awesome,” Gamburg’s mother said. “It’s totally from the kindness of his heart and his love for football.”
DonateThough Post said Miles has been to Breckenridge before as part of the Broncos Country Caravan program, he said this was the first time he could recall Miles making an appearance at a Summit High football game. Post said it’s always special when Miles can go beyond the Denver metro and Front Range area to energize fans at games or events across the entire state’s colorful landscape.
“We put on a lot of miles in the Miles Mobile,” Post said. “…We’ve literally hit all four corners. We’ve been to the Four Corners (Monument), Grand Junction, Craig, Salida, Strasburg. We’ve really made a concerted effort to hit all of the far flung regions of Broncos Country.”
Though Post said he thinks being entertaining, silly and funny are all important elements of what mascots do, he said empathy is often an overlooked variable. When outside the Denver metro area, Post said fans often are surprised to see Miles. Wherever they meet the mascot, at Mile High or at a Boys & Girls Club, the most important thing to Post is connecting with communities, namely children.
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“Making people happy,” Post said, “making people smile. And kind of letting people know the Broncos are out there and we support them as much as they support us.”
Come gameday, it’s an example of community connection that takes up much of Post’s time, via the “Mini Miles” Broncos Kids Club program. Each game day, the Broncos give a child from the club between the ages of 6-12 the opportunity to dress up as a miniature version of the mascot. From there, Mini Miles follows the real Miles during pregame as the heartbeat of the stadium’s energy, pumping up the crowd.
Considering the challenge of being the most energetic entity in all of Empower Field at Mile High Stadium come Sundays, one would think Miles’ fitness would be of utmost importance. Post said that’s where Friday night’s game at Tiger Stadium played a role as well, as there is no better preparation for Miles’ eight-plus-hour marathon of photos, flag waving and general rebel-rousing than doing precisely that for a few hours under Friday night lights.
“The more he’s out in the community,” Post said, “The more he is training for gameday, just being Miles is a workout in and of itself.”
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Denver Broncos Have An Unlucky Mascot…Or Maybe It’s Just the Team
Each team throughout every sport needs a stroke of luck every now and then. Based on the Denver Broncos season records since winning Super Bowl L, they have hit a run of bad luck during in five seasons since. So what gives, is it their mascot? Could it be Thunder that's the issue? Or is it the fact that they're just not that good?
Gambling.com recently did a fascinating study that showed what NFL teams mascots are lucky and which ones are not. You may look at that and think that because you see the mascots at home games, that's just a matter of whether teams play at home or on the road, which is a decent argument. However, that didn't always fall in place with a closer look at the study.
According to the study, the Denver Broncos have the 21st luckiest mascot in the NFL. Conversely, that also means that Thunder (or Miles as a secondary mascot) is the 12th most unluckiest mascot in the NFL. The study gives the Broncos an 47.5 percent chance of winning any given home game. Again, you could chalk this up to the general idea of home games vs. away games.
Get our free mobile appHowever, the Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers finished just two spots ahead of Denver in that same study. But how could that be, they just won the Super Bowl, in their home stadium no less. The San Francisco 49ers who were in the Super Bowl just a year ago finished four spots behind the Broncos in this study. Based on this logic, Thunder brings almost as much luck at Captain Fear brings to Tom Brady and the Bucs, while Thunder is substantially less unlucky than Sourdough Sam is in San Francisco.
Maybe some of it is luck. After all, it's a game of inches. Try saying that's not a true thing to John Elway when you watch the replay of his helicopter run in Super Bowl XXXII. But it's St. Patrick's Day and we could all use a little more luck any way you look at it. Whether it's trying to get through a snowstorm, attempting to win a game with no active quarterbacks, or the fact that your team has gone 32-48 in the five seasons since you last won the Super Bowl.
But let's be reasonable, Thunder is a legend in Denver, and is definitely not bad luck. It's all about the team that you put on the field and who knows, with any luck, perhaps that Thunder might bring, maybe next year that team could include. Deshaun Watson. Maybe.
Maybe you'll get lucky after all, Denver fans!
Fans of all ages love interacting with Miles and getting a chance to take pictures with him before or after the games. Miles also makes appearances at various community events and schools, spreading cheer and Broncos spirit. He is often seen supporting local charities and participating in fundraisers.
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His presence brings joy and excitement to any occasion, and his dedication to the Denver Broncos organization is evident. In addition to his lively performances, Miles is also known for his rivalry with other mascots from opposing teams. He engages in playful banter and friendly competitions, adding to the excitement and intensity of the games. Fans eagerly anticipate these interactions, creating a fun and spirited atmosphere. Overall, the Denver Broncos mascot, Miles, is an important part of the team's identity and has a significant impact on the fan experience. His enthusiasm and love for the Broncos are contagious, making him an irreplaceable figure in the Broncos' community. Whether on the field or in the community, Miles continues to bring smiles and laughter to Broncos fans everywhere..
Reviews for "From Bucking Broncos to Miles the Mascot: A History of Spirited Representations"
1. John - 1 star - The Denver Broncos mascot was a huge disappointment. I expected something fun and exciting, but all I got was a boring, lifeless character. The costume looked cheap and the movements of the mascot were awkward. The whole experience felt like a waste of time and money. I wouldn't recommend anyone going to see this mascot.
2. Susan - 2 stars - I was really excited to see the Denver Broncos mascot, but it fell flat for me. The character was poorly designed, with a creepy-looking face that actually scared my kids. The mascot also seemed disinterested and lacked any energy or enthusiasm. It was clear that the person inside the costume wasn't enjoying their role. Overall, it was a lackluster performance, and I felt let down by the experience.
3. Mike - 2 stars - The Denver Broncos mascot was a letdown. I expected something entertaining and engaging, but it was just average at best. The costume looked outdated and the movements of the mascot were stiff and robotic. It lacked the creativity and excitement I had hoped for. There are much better mascots out there, so I wouldn't recommend wasting your time with this one.
4. Emily - 1 star - The Denver Broncos mascot was a total disappointment. The character lacked personality and was forgettable. It seemed like the person inside the costume was just going through the motions without any genuine enthusiasm. The whole experience was underwhelming and I left feeling like I wasted my time. Avoid it if you're looking for an entertaining mascot.
5. Tom - 2 stars - The Denver Broncos mascot was a letdown for me. The costume was lackluster and didn't seem to match the team's energy and spirit. The mascot's interactions with the crowd were minimal and unenthusiastic. It felt like a missed opportunity for the team to create a memorable and engaging mascot. Overall, I was disappointed with the experience.