Pat Bowlen

Pat Bowlen was the majority owner of the NFL’s football franchise Denver Broncos. He also served as CEO of the franchise from the time he bought the club in 1984 until 2014. He eventually stepped down due to the progression of his Alzheimer's disease. A son of Paul Dennis Bowlen, a notable businessman in the Canadian oil business, Pat Bowlen grew up in a Catholic family in Alberta. He attended the boarding school Campion High School and later earned degrees in business and law from the University of Oklahoma. While at university, he played as a wide receiver in his freshman football team and was also part of the Canadian Junior Football League Championship teams. In his youth, Bowlen became a successful lawyer and real estate developer. He alongside his siblings purchased Denver Broncos from Edgar Kaiser in 1984. Under his guidance, the Broncos achieved great success, winning 21 seasons, 13 division titles and 9 conference championship berths. Pat Bowlen died of a lung disease in July 2019.