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Rick Upchurch

1978 Game Worn Road Jersey

This tear away jersey was worn by Rick Upchurch during the 1978 season. This jersey is literally pieced back together and has the consistency of a well worn t-shirt. The team would pack 10 a game for Rick to wear. Tear away jerseys were banned by the NFL in 1979. 


Accolades

  • Denver Broncos Ring of Fame

  • 3× First-team All-Pro (1976, 1978, 1982)

  • 2× Second-team All-Pro (1977, 1979)

  • 4× Pro Bowl (1976, 1978, 1979, 1982)

  • NFL 1970s All-Decade Team

  • NFL 1980s All-Decade Team

  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (1975)

  • Denver Broncos 50th Anniversary Team

  • Denver Broncos Top 100 Team

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