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I'm pretty sure the broncos are called the broncos because it was the first name given to the team and it kind of stuck with them

I'm not sure why they came up with the broncos, but it might be because Colorado was known for its bronco horses

A: Because there was a contest with the public, and the entry of Broncos was chosen by the Owners.

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