One line captures the essence of who Pat Bowlen was.
I know what you’re thinking, and it’s not those four magical words uttered after Super Bowl XXXII. This one digs deeper. Ironically, it’s four more words.
“I want to be No. 1 in everything.”
What made the man known affectionately as “Mr. B” so special and unique is he didn’t just talk about it, the Denver Broncos owner lived it. It’s who he was. That’s what led to the success of his organization, the league and why so many people cared so deeply about him because he cared so deeply about them.