Broncos owner Pat Bowlen elected to team's Ring of Fame

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen was selected to the club's Ring of Fame on Wednesday.

Bowlen was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease last year and Broncos president and CEO Joe Ellis took over the team's operations.

The 71-year-old purchased the Broncos in 1984 from Edgar Kaiser. Under Bowlen's leadership, the Broncos captured back-to-back Super Bowls in 1997 and 1998 with current general manager John Elway spearheading the effort at quarterback.

"It's very humbling for my family to see Pat receive this honor for everything he has meant to the Broncos during his 32 years as owner," Bowlen's wife, Annabel said via ESPN's Jeff Legwold. "Pat created the Ring of Fame when he first became owner as a way to pay tribute to this team's all-time greats. It's fitting that he will now stand alongside these amazing Broncos who have had such an outstanding and lasting impact on this franchise."

Bowlen is slated to become the 28th person to join the Broncos' Ring of Fame. He will be honored in a ceremony held November 1 when the Broncos host the Green Bay Packers.