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Denver Broncos owner and CEO Pat Bowlen

"Art Modell and I certainly had a history together, most notably from our teams meeting three times in a four-year period playing for the right to go to the Super Bowl. In addition to making the Broncos-Browns into a fierce rivalry, those AFC Championship Games formed a common bond between the both of us as owners. Our teams had some great battles -- there was no question about that. There really wasn't a tougher place we had to play than Cleveland during that time period under Art in the late 1980s.<br>
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"We also had the opportunity to work together on several league committees and initiatives over the years. During Art's four decades of ownership in the NFL, he had a strong impact on the league and was a great influence to so many in the game. He was competitive, passionate and very knowledgeable as an owner.<br>
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"On behalf of the Denver Broncos, I extend our sympathies and prayers to the Modell family during their time of loss." -- Pat Bowlen<br>
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<I>Pictured with owners Stan Kroenke and John Elway of the Colorado Crush</I>
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( Harry How, Getty Images / June 12, 2005 )

"Art Modell and I certainly had a history together, most notably from our teams meeting three times in a four-year period playing for the right to go to the Super Bowl. In addition to making the Broncos-Browns into a fierce rivalry, those AFC Championship Games formed a common bond between the both of us as owners. Our teams had some great battles -- there was no question about that. There really wasn't a tougher place we had to play than Cleveland during that time period under Art in the late 1980s.

"We also had the opportunity to work together on several league committees and initiatives over the years. During Art's four decades of ownership in the NFL, he had a strong impact on the league and was a great influence to so many in the game. He was competitive, passionate and very knowledgeable as an owner.

"On behalf of the Denver Broncos, I extend our sympathies and prayers to the Modell family during their time of loss." -- Pat Bowlen

Pictured with owners Stan Kroenke and John Elway of the Colorado Crush

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