The history of the State of Colorado is a long and varied one, with a focus on professional sports and venues. Colorado was first explored by Europeans in the late 1700s, and was admitted to the Union in 1876.
The first professional sports team in Colorado was the Denver Grizzlies, a minor league baseball team that played in the Western League from 1885 to 1887. The Denver Bears, a minor league baseball team, followed in 1901. The Denver Bears were the first professional sports team to call Colorado home.
The first professional sports team to call Denver home was the Denver Broncos, who began play in the American Football League in 1960. The Broncos have since become one of the most successful teams in the NFL, winning three Super Bowls.
The Colorado Rockies, a Major League Baseball team, began play in 1993. The Rockies have made the playoffs several times, and won the National League pennant in 2007.
The Colorado Avalanche, a National Hockey League team, began play in 1995. The Avalanche have won two Stanley Cups, in 1996 and 2001.
The Colorado Rapids, a Major League Soccer team, began play in 1996. The Rapids have won the MLS Cup once, in 2010.
The Colorado Mammoth, a National Lacrosse League team, began play in 2003. The Mammoth have won the NLL championship three times, in 2006, 2011, and 2014.
The Colorado Crush, an Arena Football League team, began play in 2003. The Crush won the ArenaBowl in 2005.
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox, a minor league baseball team, began play in 1988. The Sky Sox have won the Pacific Coast League championship twice, in 1992 and 1995.
The Colorado Springs Switchbacks, a United Soccer League team, began play in 2015.
The history of professional sports in Colorado is a long and varied one, with many teams and venues having called the state home over the years. From the Denver Grizzlies in the late 1800s to the Colorado Rapids in the present day, Colorado has been home to many successful professional sports teams.
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