NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue (left) with Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen at Super Bowl XXIV Jan. 28, 1990 in New Orleans.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen holds the Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy over his head and his wife, Annabelle, right, as they ride a fire truck through downtown Denver in a victory parade after winning Super Bowl XXXIII on Monday, Feb. 1, 1999.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen talks to the media during reporting day at Broncos football training camp on Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Denver.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen is on the victory stand after Super Bowl XXXII Jan. 25, 1998 in San Diego.

President Clinton (left) and Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen hold the Vince Lombardi Trophy during a ceremony at the White House where the president honored the Super Bowl XXXII champions on June 16, 1998 in Washington D.C.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen watches pregame warmups from the field during the game against the Los Angeles Raiders on December 4, 1988 in Los Angeles.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen (left) and head coach Mike Shanahan watch pregame workouts before an NFL preseason game against the Miami Dolphins in Mexico City, on August 4, 1990.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013 in Denver.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen (left) and Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway (7) are seen at the conclusion of Super Bowl XXXIII on Jan. 31, 1999, at Pro Player Stadium in Miami.

President Pat Bowlen of the Denver Broncos with coach Wade Phillips checks the field before play against the San Diego Chargers on Dec. 5, 1993 in San Diego.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen (center) is interview by Brian Gumble after the Denver Broncos won the AFC title against the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 11, 1998 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh.

President Pat Bowlen of the Denver Broncos checks the field with coach Wade Phillips before play against the San Diego Chargers on Dec. 5, 1993 in San Diego.

President Pat Bowlen of the Denver Broncos watches play in 1993.

Newly appointed Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway (left) shakes hands with Denver Broncos CEO Pat Bowlen as Elway is introduced to the media at a press conference at the Dove Valley Complex in Englewood, Co. January 5, 2011.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen (left) and Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway (right) pose with Peyton Manning as he shows off his new jersey during a press conference at the Dove Valley facility on March 20, 2012.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen leaves the field with his family holding the AFC Championship trophy at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on January 19, 2014 in Denver.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen cheers during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 17, 2013 in Denver.

A statue of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen in the Ring of Fame Plaza before the NFL regular season game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 in Denver.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, right, talks to Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen during an NFL football game at Mile High on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 in Denver.

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen addresses the crowd as he introduces Gary Zimmerman during the Class of 2008 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Fawcett Stadium on August 2, 2008 in Canton, Ohio.