#5: Denver's Most Heartbreaking Sports Losses: Super Bowl XII

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#5: Denver's Most Heartbreaking Sports Losses: Super Bowl XII

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Published on Jun 9, 2026, 6:47:40 AM
Total time: 00:16:32

Episode Description
The Denver Broncos entered Super Bowl XII with hopes of capturing their first championship. Instead, they ran into a dominant Dallas Cowboys team and suffered one of the most painful defeats in franchise history. In this episode of Denver's Most Heartbreaking Sports Losses, Shapiro and Piro are joined by James Merilatt to revisit the Broncos loss in Super Bowl XII, a game that exposed Denver's weaknesses on the biggest stage and delayed the city's championship dreams for years to come. Was this one of the most crushing moments in Denver sports history? Watch as we break down the game, the key turning points, and why Broncos fans still remember this loss decades later.
 
 
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