Broncos to rename training room for Steve Antonopulos, honor him at a Broncos game. In Antonopulos second season, the Broncos reached their first Super Bowl, a loss to the Dallas Cowboys. When I committed to come back for this past season, I told John (Elway), This is it. Antonopulos graduated from Northern Colorado with bachelors and masters degrees and was working as the head trainer and a physical education teacher at Fort Hays (Kan.) State in 1976 when a Johnson & Johnson representative told him about an opening to be Hursts only assistant. We congratulate Greek and thank him for a truly remarkable, special run with the Denver Broncos. He treated 983 players who've appeared in at least one playoff and regular-season game for the Denver Broncos. Antonopulos, 72, was a constant factor in the Broncos long run of success over the last 4+ decades treating and working with every single player Denver employed over those years. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett spoke with media members on Friday for the first time since his arrest for public intoxication in late January. Pat Bowlen's family has chosen Steve "Greek" Antonopulos to serve as the owner's presenter at the Hall of Fame . We had a few of those guys, but he was to the hilt. On August 3, the Broncos organization came together to celebrate 40 years of service by Greek. From there, we went to Cheers bar and ran into some Denver people and had a couple cold ones. Trainer Antonopulos, a Broncos' 'fixture,' retires, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? Please logout and login again. Greeks success there was evident as TD would go on to dominate the second half and lead Denver to its first Super Bowl championship. He was obviously an astute trainer, but also an arrive-early, leave-late, stay-in-his-lane employee. And he played the whole game. Vince Garcia. I loved the job, loved the place and there would be only one position I would leave there for the Denver Broncos.. Athletic trainers are witnesses to the magic and myth of extraordinary athletic feats. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! Greek is ever present when scary injuries occur, such as the incident with defensive end Derek Wolfe in the preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on August 17, 2013. Sign up for the Broncos Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Past and current players including Peyton Manning and Von Miller . Found this classic can in hubs stuff. If youre doing something you love, you dont watch the clock or think about it, he said. Steve Antonopulos assists injured QB John Elway at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday Jan.12, 1992. The Drive was so special. He was obviously an astute trainer, but also an arrive-early, leave-late, stay-in-his-lane employee. How did Antonopulos survive so many regime changes? I was blessed to be a part of the elation of that. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Players are not treated as replaceable pieces of football productivity. Head Athletic Trainer What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? Their athletic body movements express their identity. I love the challenges that are presented each day. Steve Antonopulos is retiring from the Denver Broncos after 45 years with the team. Former Broncos coach Gary Kubiak, who arrived to the Broncos as a rookie quarterback in 1983 and spent well over two decades with the franchise himself, has joked that Antonopulos was with the Broncos before the orange and blue in the uniforms. San Diego: Head Athletic Trainer Steve Antonopulos glances at the Vince Lombardi Trophy in the locker during the post-game celebration. "As a proud native Coloradoan, Greek loved the Broncos and gave everything he had to the job, arriving most days before 4:30 a.m. and keeping that same passion throughout his entire career. The Denver Broncos head trainer Steve Greek Antonopulos has retired from the NFL after 45 years with the team. His 43 years with the Broncos is believed to be the longest tenure by an athletic trainer with one NFL team. With unmatched dedication and loyalty to the Broncos, Greek became a trusted confidant for so many coaches, staff members and especially Pat Bowlen. In Antonopulos second season, the Broncos reached their first Super Bowl, a loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Steve Greek Antonopulos, the only person to work for the Broncos during each of their eight Super Bowl appearances, announced Monday he is retiring after 45 seasons of service. 13655 Broncos Parkway Englewood, CO 80112. Rainy. After becoming head athletic trainer for the South Metro Fire Rescue in Centennial from 2014-15, Garcia rejoined the Broncos training staff as Antonopulos top assistant in 2016. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. A motto for Antonopulos was Defend My Desk., When a new owner or coach was hired, he said: They come in and have 100 things going on and what they dont need is somebody trying to make an appointment and promote themselves. As the only person in the history of the Broncos to be part of all eight Super Bowls, Greek made a profound impact on this organization. Antonopulos forged strong relationships with coaches and players alike and had a particularly close bond with late owner Pat Bowlen, who bought the Broncos in 1984. Tedious repetitions of arm pulls and leg lifts. Steve Antonopulos, a.k.a. The two went on to lead theteam in tackles lastseason. ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA. His first chance came in the summer of 1969 when trainer Allen Hurst offered him an internship. You must be logged in to leave a comment. I woke him up. Its just a cool place., Oh boy, a couple of those. "It didn't matter if they were a Hall of Famer or an undrafted rookie -- his standard never changed. 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Broncos president Joe Ellis saidthis to Daniel Petty of the Denver Post about the announcement of owner Pat Bowlens retirement due to Alzheimers in 2014: The night before, I thought of people who were so close to him in the organization and needed to know before the announcement came out the next day. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Our organization wishes him the very best in his retirement. He is one of the richest baseball managers in Canada. If they are working in an NFL medical facility it can be even more. 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You have the passion to do it. 1 draft pick, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, The Raiders are the betting favorites to land Aaron Rodgers, Mike McCarthy: Kellen Moore wants to light the scoreboard up, I want to run the damn ball, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Players say Chiefs discourage them from reporting injuries, have NFLs worst training staff, Bryce Young is just over 5-10 and 204 pounds. Antonopulos service was rewarded in 2019 when the Bowlen family named him as presenter to longtime Broncos owner Pat Bowlen for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is the teams 12th man. pic.twitter.com/QngbUDNhEI. I was making good money on the highway and going to college. Learn how your comment data is processed. He served as the head football trainer at his alma mater in 2009 before becoming one of Greeks assistant trainers from 2010-13. He was a fixture on our sidelines for the greatest moments in team history, the first person running on the field to care for an injured player and the one who supported them through every step of their recovery. We sincerely thank his wife Susan and the entire Antonopulos family for sharing Greek with us for so many years. Steve Antonopulos is the only Denver Broncos employee that has been with the team through all eight Super Bowl appearances, which included three title victories. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. He was a fixture on our sidelines for the greatest moments in team history, the first person running on the field to care for an injured player and the one who supported them through every step of their recovery. His physical was first thing in the morning. You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Antonopulos has been an athletic trainer for the Denver Broncos for a total of 941 games. Of . Antonopulos graduated from Northern Colorado with bachelors and masters degrees and was working as the head trainer and a physical education teacher at Fort Hays (Kan.) State in 1976 when a Johnson & Johnson representative told him about an opening to be Hursts only assistant. Denver Broncos trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos has retired after 45 years with the franchise, the team announced Monday. Antonopulos, 72, whom most everyone with the team and in the league knows simply as "Greek," has been with the Broncos since 1976. As he would watch games with his father and neighbors, he would say to himself, Someday, somehow, someway, Im going to work for the Denver Broncos.. As a proud native Coloradoan, Greek loved the Broncos and gave everything he had to the job, arriving most days before 4:30 a.m. and keeping that same passion throughout his entire career. I never worked a day in my life because I loved what I was doing so much and the organization was so classy. All three are full training camp participants. Jun 07, 2021 at 08:45 AM. The Broncos will name their training room after Antonopulos in a move CEO Joe Ellis called a no-brainer given his long run with the franchise. We were taxing to take off and he just went nuts and jumped out of his seat and was screaming and the pilot pulled up, opened the door and let him get a breath. My philosophy was if you do your job and do a good job, theyll get to you. He has been recognized by the Associated Press Sports Editors seven times for his work. I always thought that might zing me one day.. Your login session has expired. 'Defend My Desk' How did Antonopulos survive so many regime changes? He served as President of PFATS from 2003 to 2008. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Antonopulos started with the Broncos as an assistant athletic trainer in 1976, became the team's director of rehabilitation in 1979 and was hired as Denver's head athletic trainer in 1980. There were 983 players who played at least one regular-season game for the Broncos in his tenure. Could they look to sign a veteran? In 2017, Antonopulos was promoted to the teams director of sports medicine, where he oversaw all aspects of the clubs training and rehabilitation process. His Bronco days started in 1976. The Denver Broncos hired Steve Antonopulos as their assistant trainer in 1976. The Broncos announced on Monday, June 7, 2021, that Antonopulos will retire after more than three decades as the team's trainer. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? Denver will rename the training room at UCHealth Training Center the Steve "Greek" Antonopulos Training Room and will recognize the trainer at a home game this season. In the playoffs after the 1986 season, the Broncos traveled to Cleveland to win the AFC championship game in overtime, highlighted by The Drive to end regulation. Instead of cutting the tackle, Denver traded him and gaineda future fifth-round draft pick. I dont have an exact set deadline on when Im coming back. Athletic trainers with little to no experience make just above $30,000 each year, which, in regards to the amount of work and responsibility that athletic trainers have, may not seem like a lot of money. pic.twitter.com/MB6he9cRUp, Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 4, 2016. "We congratulate Greek and thank him for a truly remarkable, special run with the Denver Broncos. Repeated selections of injured players shows the teams confidence in Greeks abilityto assess and treat injured players. Horse Tracks: Should the Broncos spend big money on a free agent running back. April 12, 2017 at 10:38 a.m. The worst locker room in the NFL to a point where we had to tape our athletes in the bathroom if you could imagine that, the locker room was so small. As he would watch games with his father and neighbors, he would say to himself, Someday, somehow, someway, Im going to work for the Denver Broncos.. Yet behind closed doors they respond to the ordinary, commonplace maladies of bruises, lacerations, soft tissue tears, and broken bones. Antonopulos called working for the Broncos a lifes dream., A lot of people say that, but it was the reality for me, he said. During the season, Antonopulos would often arrive at the facility around 4 a.m. and stay as late as required. You have to understand he tore the long head of the bicep which is located in the shoulder joint. His motto was defend your desk. And the only way to defend your desk, Antonopulos would say, is to be at your desk. Steve 'Greek' Antonopulos with Jim Gillen talk being head athletic trainers https://t.co/nTFo5XtbrK, R. David Mullin (@RD_Mullin) August 17, 2016. Its just a cool place., Oh boy, a couple of those. One moment they move with extraordinary grace, quickness, and power. "Steve has been an institution with the Broncos for the last 45 years and became one of the most respected athletic training professionals in all of sports," said team President and CEO Joe Ellis. Antonopulos, 72, started working for the Broncos on St. Patricks Day 1976 as an assistant trainer, was promoted to director of rehabilitation in 80, to head athletic trainer in 81 and was director of sports medicine since 2016. The weather was awful. He is believed to be the longest-tenured trainer with one team in NFL history, and Greek is the only person to be a part of all eight Broncos Super Bowl appearances. "Steve Antonopulos is what the Denver Broncos are all about," John Elway aptly summed up on the Broncos' website. There are team physicians, such as head team physician Martin Boublik of Steadman Hawkins Clinic-Denver. Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, James to join Ravens, files grievance vs. Broncos, Ranking the 25 biggest position upgrades of the NFL offseason, NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus which players benefited most from the draft, Covered Broncos for nine years for Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News, Previously covered Steelers, Bills and Titans, Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board. We sincerely thank his wife Susan and the entire Antonopulos family for sharing Greek with us for so many years.. For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9news" to find the free app to add to your account. Those things are unbelievable and the number of great people and great minds of technology was phenomenal with what you can do for the medical care of football players., Without question, it was our second year here (1984) and he had to go in the offseason to Boston for a Lloyds of London insurance policy. Antonopulos treated 983 players who appeared in at least one regular season/playoff game for the Broncos. View Steve Antonopulos's record in Limon, CO including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. It didn't matter if they were a Hall of Famer or an undrafted rookie -- his standard never changed. Odds & lines subject to change. As a proud native Coloradoan, Greek loved the Broncos and gave everything he had to the job, arriving most days before 4:30 a.m. and keeping that same passion throughout his entire career. With unmatched dedication and loyalty to the Broncos, Greek became a trusted confidant for so many coaches, staff members and especially Pat Bowlen. The worst locker room in the NFL to a point where we had to tape our athletes in the bathroom if you could imagine that, the locker room was so small. The Broncos will have a new person as the head of their training staff for the first time in a long time. Anthopoulos successful career has earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy cars. After the 1980 season, he was elevated to head trainer and split his old salary in half to hire two assistants. Please logout and login again. Antonopulos joined the Broncos as an assistant trainer in 1976, became head athletic trainer in 1981 and was promoted to the role of director of sports medicine in 2016. Antonopulos and his wife, Susan, have a blended family of five kids and seven grandkids and will split their time between homes in Limon., and Tucson, Ariz., and driving their RV to visit family. > Top stories curated daily just for you! As one of six female athletic trainers in the @NFL, Allison Miner is living her dream. We thought it would be (quick). Included in the Broncos' draft room is trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos, who is working his 41st NFL Draft. He depended on him for help recovering from injuries, advice on health concerns when evaluating players and, often, simply the friendship that they cultivated over . preseason), 438 total wins, 13 head coaches, 983 players with at least one game appearance. Broncos president/CEO Joe Ellis had this to say about Antonopulos during a phone interview with the Denver Post. Antonopulos grew up in Hugo, Colo., 105 miles southeast of Mile High Stadium. A Hugo, Colorado, native, Antonopulos began his career with the Broncos as an assistant trainer in 1976. Antonopulos called the honor breathtaking.. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Quarterback Mike White said he'd like to return to the New York Jets, but knows it might not happen as he heads toward free agency. Ill always be a Bronco.. According to the organization, Antonopulos' 45-year tenure is believed to be the longest ever spent with a single NFL team. Bowlen was football first, business second'. He held the post until 2016, after which he transitioned into his role as director of sports medicine for four years. The Broncos had never been to the playoffs and had just two winning seasons before Antonopulos arrived. In announcing the retirement of the man everyone called Greek, the Broncos said he treated 980 different players in the regular season and playoffs. There are no set work hours for an athletic trainer in the NFL. An interesting couple days and we had a great time.. "His influence on this franchise, the athletic training profession and throughout sports is far-reaching, mentoring countless interns and staff who went on to accomplish great things. Denver Broncos longtime trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos retired Monday after 45 years with the team. According to the organization, Antonopulos' 45-year tenure is. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, whose size has been a matter of conjecture in the run-up to the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, officially measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8 and 204 pounds on Saturday. Whether movers in Fort Collins are helping you Broncos trainer Steve Greek Antonopulos, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Broncos trainer Steve Greek Antonopulos retires after 45 seasons with franchise, As Broncos wrap up stay at NFL Combine, busy offseason of change churns toward free agency, draft, Broncos check in No. Since it happened in 1978,reconstructive techniques were not available for Elway. Since he started setting up the training room, the Broncos have been to the playoffs 22 times. From Left to Right: Dustin Little, Josh Hartman, Steve Antonopulos, Michael Sundeen, and Billy-Joe Voltaire. Elway mentioned Greeks help in his Hall of Fame induction speech in 2004. Download the 9NEWS APPiTunes:http://on9news.tv/itunesGoogle Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n. He was very straight forward, he was very honest and he was a really good communicator in that he has a good bedside manner in a position where that is obviously required.. More Videos He researched the previous seasons hamstring injury sustained by running back Otis Armstrong and put together a treatment/rehabilitation plan to present to Hurst. ThenBroncos head team physician, Ted Schlegel M.D., said when presenting the award: Greek is nothing short of a consummate professional. The Broncos accurate confidence about Gotsis recovery greatly depended on the assessment and follow-through bythe mancalled Greek at the clubs UCHealth Training Center. The Broncos announced on Monday, June 7, 2021, that Antonopulos will retire after more than three decades as the team's trainer. Will they play well again? It is still early in the process. Please check your email for a confirmation. We thought it would be (quick). "No one cared more about the players than Greek," Broncos president/CEO Joe Ellis said in a statement. Broncos head trainer Steve Antonopulos, who is in his 40th season with the team, was presented with a painting created by noted artist Gabe Richesson. @Grindin_59 never saw this happening: https://t.co/62EHR6aweP pic.twitter.com/2ns3HQOWc3. ", Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) April 30, 2016. It was dreary. His salary is around $10 million and his main source of income is from his career as a business executive. Our organization wishes him the very best in his retirement. Denver Broncos athletic trainer Steve Antonopulos, who recently retired this offseason, was the longest tenured athletic trainer in the NFL. Discussing his knee rehabilitation, Gotsis at the time said. He was special the way he handled it., The continued advancement of therapeutic exercises and the concussion protocols and the NFL hiring medical liaisons has been crucial in advancement of doing things the right way. Less than a decade after winning the Super Bowl MVP he had left knee replacement surgery. On April 28, moments after the selection of Gotsis, the Broncos draft headquarters was ecstatic, as tweeted by public relations vice president Patrick Smyth: Broncos GM John Elway, HC Gary Kubiak & DL coach Bill Kollar celebrate selection of DT Adam Gotsis in 2nd rd. When I see a player incurring a major injury withering in pain on the field, I am seeing most the emotional agony and fear of uncertainty. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. After treating nearly 1,000 different players during the past 45 years, Steve Greek Antonopulos has retired as Broncos trainer. Broncos Athletic Trainer Steve Greek Antonopulos is retiring after 45 seasons with the team. Not a member? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. That poor guy. The very best of medical practitioners effortlesslyblend sincere empathy and proficient treatment with their patients. Steve Antonopulos Head Athletic Trainer at Denver Broncos Parker, Colorado, United States 7 connections Join to connect Denver Broncos University of Northern Colorado Report this profile. And these team doctors, for licensed medical doctors they are, can earn in the range of $200,000 and $512,500 per year.
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