Colorado’s greatest athlete bracket — recapping Final Four, previewing Championship round
Denver Broncos John Elway directs his blockers as he scrambles for yardage during the first half of Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego, Calif.
And then there were two.
After five rounds of head-to-head battles, The Denver Post’s greatest Colorado athlete bracket challenge is down to a pair of Colorado legends — Broncos quarterback John Elway and Avalanche forward Joe Sakic.
The Final Four concluded Wednesday with a couple of fan favorites going down. Below is a look at the championship round and a look back at the Final Four results:
- 3. Joe Sakic (66.61%) def. 1. Nolan Arenado ( 33.39%)
Super Joe does it again, this time Sakic takes down a six-time Gold Glove winner in Rockies’ Nolan Arenado. - 1. John Elway (76.26%) def. 1. Chauncey Billups (23.74%)
The battle of the No. 1 contenders proves that Denver is a football town as Elway ran past the King of Park Hill.
Championship round preview
- 1. John Elway vs. 3. Joe Sakic
Elway and Sakic are considered legends in Denver and both have brought championships to the Mile High City, but who will win our championship bracket? Fans will determine the winner once and for all.
The Championship round ends at noon May 6. Tap here to vote.
— Jeff Bailey, The Denver Post
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