In case you’re out of the loop, it’s football season. I made it to my first Broncos game last Sunday and watched the Bears outplay and defeat the the home team in the last second of the game. While at the stadium I popped into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame to explore and get a look at 2019 inductees, which include Golden resident Marv Kay (inducted in April of 2019).
Marv Kay #74 and Craig Martensen #78 at Brooks Field Colorado School of Mines, fall 1958
Marv is a Colorado School of Mines (CSM) graduate like his father, a free agent for the Denver Broncos, CSM Foothall coach, then CSM Athletic Director. Outside of Mines he served on Golden City Council and finally as Golden Mayor. In 2015 the CSM Orediggers started playing in a new football stadium named Marv Kay Stadium. Here’s a link to his profile.
Whether a sports fan or not, I recommend a visit.
An Epic Event fun fact:
In July 1960 the Broncos opened their first training camp in Golden at the Colorado School of Mines.
A few other Bronco connections:
Broncos Insider at 9NEWS in Denver, Mike Klis, calls Golden home. Golden High Alum Caitlynn Kern is a current Denver Bronco Cheerleader.
Go Broncos!
Mark Dodge, Curator
Did you grow up in Chicago? You missed one other Broncos Golden connection, Chad Friehauf, one of Colorado Mines’ most celebrated quarterbacks, trying out with the Broncos. Chad was part of the legendary Oredigger squad that went undefeated in 2004 and he was the Harlon Hill Trophy winner that same year.
— Charlie, proud Golden resident, native, CSM graduate and Broncos and Orediggers fan.
No Charlie-I grew up north of Detroit, but didn’t mean to imply I was rooting for the Bears. Thanks for adding to the story, and getting Friehauf in there. I love it!