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Before Davis' induction, the most recent additions came in 2005 when safety Steve Atwater (1989-98) was inducted and in 2003 when tackle Gary Zimmerman (1993-97) was enshrined.</p> <p>In 2001, linebacker Karl Mecklenburg (1983-94) and safety Dennis Smith (1981-94) were named Broncos Ring of Famers. Quarterback John Elway (1983-98) was inducted into the Ring of Fame in 1999 in a ceremony held at halftime of the Broncos' season-opening Monday Night Football game vs. Miami on Sept. 13, 1999. As testament to the legend he established during his 16-year career, Elway is the only inductee for whom the customary five-year waiting period was waived.</p> <p>Elway's induction was the first since 1993 when cornerback Louis Wright (1975-86) joined the Ring of Fame, a year after linebacker Tom Jackson (1973-86) entered the Ring in 1992.</p> <p>Linebacker Randy Gradishar (1974-83) was the only 1989 inductee, following the 1988 inductions of quarterback Craig Morton (1977-82), wide receiver Haven Moses(1972-81) and kicker Jim Turner (1971-79).</p> <p>Former defensive back Billy Thompson (1969-81) was honored in 1987, and three players joined the elite group in 1986: quarterbacks Frank Tripucka (1960-63) and Charley Johnson (1972-75), and defensive end Paul Smith (1968-78).</p> <p>In 1985, former owner Gerald H. Phipps became the first non-player to have his name placed on the Ring.</p> <p>The Ring of Fame was established in 1984 with an inaugural class of four members: running back Floyd Little (1967-75), defensive end Rich Jackson (1967-72), wide receiver Lionel Taylor (1960-66) and safety Austin "Goose" Gonsoulin (1960-66).</p> <p>The Ring of Fame is displayed on the Level 5 facade of <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20111119092428/http://www.invescofieldatmilehigh.com/" target="_blank">INVESCO Field at Mile High</a>. </p></div></div> </div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div id="element10"><div class="iw_component" id="c1274862775314"><div xmlns:esi="http://www.edge-delivery.org/esi/1.0"> <input value="" type="hidden"> <div class="ad-right" rev=""> <label id="iframe2305620"></label> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { (nflcsadsReg).push( {id: '2305620', url: 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