Rainy. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. pic.twitter.com/uwM5i7YAAm. Living at Kimberly Court can seem like living in the most convenient location in Boulder. June 9, 2021 6:00 am MT. During his 45-year career with the Broncos, Steve Antonopulos treated more than 1,500 players. 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.. I was blessed to be a part of the elation of that. Yet behind closed doors they respond to the ordinary, commonplace maladies of bruises, lacerations, soft tissue tears, and broken bones. Our organization wishes him the very best in his retirement. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Broncos honor longtime trainer Steve Antonopulos The Moving can be an exciting experience. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- After a career that spanned 45 years with the Denver Broncos, director of sports medicine Steve Antonopulos has retired. All three are full training camp participants. Steve Antonopulos will go down as one of the best athletic trainers in the history of the NFL. 13655 Broncos Parkway Englewood, CO 80112. 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. 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 . The livelihood of their families depend on the high body performance. @Grindin_59 never saw this happening: https://t.co/62EHR6aweP pic.twitter.com/2ns3HQOWc3. Now hes walking away for good as hes going to retire where he grew up on the eastern plains. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. After treating nearly 1,000 different players during the past 45 years, Steve Greek Antonopulos has retired as Broncos trainer. It wasnt really an injury. It wasnt really an injury. Please check your email for a confirmation. Bowlen was football first, business second'. Not only did the club pick up Gotsis in the draft, but the Broncos chose running back Devontae Booker, who recently had two surgical procedures on a torn meniscus. 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. I am an early person, and I learned years ago I need some time by myself before anyone gets here. The weather was awful. Smith runs second-fastest 40 by DL since 03, Saleh compares Carr to Stafford pre-Rams trade, Allen to be ready to roll for offseason program, How to maximize leverage of No. Steve Antonopulos assists injured QB John Elway at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday Jan.12, 1992. Is the job worth the derision? We always worked with Craig Hospital and the concussion experts and developed our protocols, which are similar to some that are used today. Of . Adhesive bandages, electrodes, ice bags, and kinesiology tape. Denver Broncos headlines, game previews and interviews with our 9NEWS insider Mike Klis. In 2005, Greek said: The initial treatment wasicing, compression, and elevation (ICE). That was a tremendous victory in Broncos history. By Tim Lynch @TimLynch1978 Jun 7, 2021, 8:50am MDT Share this story. A native of North Dakota and graduate of Kansas State, OHalloran previously covered the Washington Redskins for eight years, primarily at The Washington Times, and the Jacksonville Jaguars for six years at The Florida Times-Union. "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 was blessed to be a part of the elation of that. During his tenure, Antonopulos picked up the following accolades: NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, The National Athletic Trainers Association Athletic Trainer Service Award and the NFL Athletic Training Staff of the Year Award. 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. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). From Left to Right: Dustin Little, Josh Hartman, Steve Antonopulos, Michael Sundeen, and Billy-Joe Voltaire. We sincerely thank his wife Susan and the entire Antonopulos family for sharing Greek with us for so many years. The Broncos announced on Monday, June 7, 2021, that Antonopulos will retire after more than three decades as the team's trainer. 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.. According to the organization, Antonopulos' 45-year tenure is. Ill always be a Bronco.. Rick Massie was a receiver from Kentucky. Antonopulos called working for the Broncos a lifes dream., A lot of people say that, but it was the reality for me, he said. Listen, I really appreciate you calling me. He is believed to be the longest-tenured trainer with one team in NFL history, and Greek is the. Greek watched over the knee helping to make it stronger than most, according to Matt Christopher in his book In the Huddlewith John Elway. The Denver Broncos hired Steve Antonopulos as their assistant trainer in 1976. In all those years, I never tried to figure out how many hours I worked.. We sincerely thank his wife Susan and the entire Antonopulos family for sharing Greek with us for so many years.. Director of Operations Bill Horpel is hidden behind the trophy against the Green Bay Packers at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA on January 25, 1998. You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 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. Tedious repetitions of arm pulls and leg lifts. Ill have to say, back in the day, we always felt we were on the cusp of the concussion stuff. Ill see you in the morning. And that morning, we went in and he looked at me, and we just lost it. Denver's tale of the tape under Antonopulos: 941 total games (incl. Jun 07, 2021 at 08:45 AM. No other NFL trainer has treated a teams general manager, head coach, offensive coordinator and current roster of players. 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. 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. The best thing is stay in your domain, stay at your desk and work your rear end off.. Coach Gary Kubiaks unflappable reaction to the season-ending knee injury of starting defensive end Vance Walker on Tuesday was based on his confidence of the Denver Broncos reserve depth at the position. I always thought that might zing me one day.. It didnt matter if they were a Hall of Famer or an undrafted rookiehis standard never changed. But athletic trainers, as well as strength and conditioning coaches, also seem to be the first staff members to be blamed when an NFL team suffers numerous injuries. We certainly wouldnt have gone to Cheers had we known it would take that long. 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. preseason), 438 total wins, 13 head coaches, 983 players with at least one game appearance. Running back could be a sneaky priority need for the Denver Broncos. On August 3, the Broncos organization came together to celebrate 40 years of service by Greek. pic.twitter.com/QngbUDNhEI. 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. Broncos Athletic Trainer Steve Greek Antonopulos is retiring after 45 seasons with the team. Even before taking his first snap with the Broncos, he tore his left knees ACL in high school. Antonopulos spent 45 years with the Denver Broncos and was the athletic trainer to over 1,500 NFL players. Broncos long time trainer Steve Greek Antonopulos retires, Horse Tracks: Potential Broncos Cap Casualties in 2023, 3 players the Broncos should consider cutting to make more cap room for the 2023 free agent class. I love my job. During John Elway's 16-year playing career and his decade leading the Broncos' front office, he was able to rely on Director of Sports Medicine Steve "Greek" Antonopulos for a lot. (Coach) Dan Reeves made the decision to have him drive to San Diego for the game. Antonopulos joined the Broncos as assistant athletic trainer in 1976 and retired in 2021 as the teams director of sports medicine. In all those years, I never tried to figure out how many hours I worked.. At the moment it is week-by-week. Example video title will go here for this video. A native of Hugo and graduate of the University of Northern Colorado, Antonopulos first joined the Broncos in 1976 as assistant trainer to Allen Hurst. The two went on to lead theteam in tackles lastseason. I love being around young people who keep me young. In all he was on the sideline for 941 games (preseason, regular season and postseason) and worked for 13 different head coaches. > Above video: Steve Antonopulos introduces Pat Bowlen at NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony. When the Broncos open training camp next month, Antonopulos wont be on the sidelines for the first time since 1975. Greek in his own words,as told to the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers: The worst part of the job is seeing players devastated by being injured. The Dallas Cowboys will place the franchise tag on running back Tony Pollard if the two sides cannot reach a long-term deal before March 7's deadline, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday, per sources. The one other was (running back) Rob Lytle back in the day. Denver Broncos trainer Steve Greek Antonopulos has retired after 45 years with the franchise, the team announced Monday. Toward the end Elways ripped bicep. I love the energy required to survive in this game. Steve Antonopulos, a.k.a. He embodies the principles of the Fain-Cain Award, and he continues to impact all of those who have been around him. "It didn't matter if they were a Hall of Famer or an undrafted rookie -- his standard never changed. 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Their grandparents often move better in that instant. I thought I would be (at Fort Hays) my whole career, Antonopulos said. Ill have to say, back in the day, we always felt we were on the cusp of the concussion stuff. I always thought that might zing me one day.. He researched the previous seasons hamstring injury sustained by running back Otis Armstrong and put together a treatment/rehabilitation plan to present to Hurst. A typical day for me starts at 4 a.m. Before the 2020 season, Steve told John Elway that the 2020-2021 season would be his final one as an athletic trainer. Their athletic body movements express their identity. Its just a cool place., Oh boy, a couple of those. Since it happened in 1978,reconstructive techniques were not available for Elway. Included in the Broncos' draft room is trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos, who is working his 41st NFL Draft. The fans are incredible and it was the first of the modern stadiums in the old days. Antonopulos became head trainer in 1979 making him what is believed to be the longest-tenured trainer in NFL history. He told me after the fact he was going to take a half-hour (for the interview) and be on his way, Antonopulos said. It was phenomenal. FILE - Denver Broncos trainer Steve Antonopulos, center, talks with staff members during drills at the team's NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo., in this July 19, 2019, file photo. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. There is no verbal banter of windy platitudes to stoke quixotic fantasies of either management or players. You have the passion to do it. Broncos' sports medicine director retiring after 45 seasons - AP NEWS > Top stories curated daily just for you! At the moment, Im just completely thrilled to be a Denver Bronco and I cant wait to get up there. And then Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City has always been one of my favorites. In fact over his NFL career Elway ran for3,407 yards and 33 touchdowns. Anthopoulos successful career has earned him some luxurious lifestyles and some fancy cars. 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. I woke him up. Could they look to sign a veteran? You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! The Broncos had never been to the playoffs and had just two winning seasons before Antonopulos arrived. During the season, Antonopulos would often arrive at the facility around 4 a.m. and stay as late as required. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Although not given the recognition they so often deserve, NFL athletic trainers are some of the most important support staff members in any organization. My wife deserves this and we need to move on, Antonopulos said in a phone interview Sunday with The Denver Post. Longtime head athletic trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos is retiring after 45 years with the club, the team announced Monday. An interesting couple days and we had a great time.. In Antonopulos' second season, the Broncos reached their first Super Bowl, a loss to the Dallas Cowboys. It didn't matter if they were a Hall of Famer or an undrafted rookie -- his standard never changed. 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. Legendary Broncos Trainer Steve "Greek" Antonopulos Retires Denver will also honor Steve Antonopulos at one of their home games during the 2021 season. 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. Less than a decade after winning the Super Bowl MVP he had left knee replacement surgery. We sincerely thank his wife Susan and the entire Antonopulos family for sharing Greek with us for so many years.". The Broncos will honor Antonopulos at a home game this season and the team will rename their training room after the longtime trainer. His motto was defend your desk. And the only way to defend your desk, Antonopulos would say, is to be at your desk. 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. pic.twitter.com/N8K1CSmUdg, Kami Carmann (@KamiCarmann) August 4, 2016. 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. Five hours later, he was driving me 80 miles an hour down I-25 so I could get to the basketball game that night. He was obviously an astute trainer, but also an arrive-early, leave-late, stay-in-his-lane employee. Not a member? If you dont have passion, you are in the wrong field. It was dreary. I use the time to work out and do administrative tasks. The Broncos paid an ode to Antonopulos' hard work by naming their training room after him. Will they play well again? Here's a look. Found this classic can in hubs stuff. If you do not acknowledge the unique importance of Greek, then you chronically underestimate the Broncos. We thought it would be (quick). Rainy. It is their livelihood, and it hurts to see them be injured and not be able to perform. Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett spoke with media members on Friday for the first time since his arrest for public intoxication in late January. It paid $25 a week plus room and board, he said with a laugh. Enjoying Sportskeeda's coverage? I love the challenges that are presented each day. What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? What a run. Or does the salary serve as a salve to those wounds? Applauding him as "an institution with the Broncos for the last 45 years," Denver bid farewell Monday to director of sports medicine Steve Antonopulos, who retired at 72 years old. Antonopulos called the honor breathtaking.. 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. He is the teams 12th man. When I committed to come back for this past season, I told John (Elway), This is it. My philosophy was if you do your job and do a good job, theyll get to you. Gambling problem? NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! His career with the team began in 1976 and spanned all eight of the teams Super Bowl appearances, 10 general managers, and three and a half team owners. Antonopulos called the honor breathtaking.. We allowed the soft tissues to heal and put him on a strengthening program and he played in about 10 days. Steve Antonopulos announced his retirement on Monday. Five hours later, John went through everything you could imagine and he ended up vomiting all over the place. From Left to Right: Dustin Little, Josh Hartman, Steve Antonopulos, Michael Sundeen, and Billy-Joe Voltaire. Register now! After the 1980 season, he was elevated to head trainer and split his old salary in half to hire two assistants. Among his career accolades are the Fain-Cain Memorial Award (2011), an honor bestowed to trainer who exemplifies long-term commitment to the NFL, the NFL/PFATS Athletic Training Staff of the Year Award (1987), the National Athletic Trainers Association Athletic Trainer Service Award (1996) and the NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award (2006). 41-yrs! He was to make $61.8 million after two years with the Colts,. You have to understand he tore the long head of the bicep which is located in the shoulder joint. Antonopulos called working for the Broncos a lifes dream., A lot of people say that, but it was the reality for me, he said. He got $26.4 million without playing a down for the Colts last year 32 percent more than his first-year salary with the Broncos. Antonopulos treated 983 players who appeared in at least one regular season/playoff game for the Broncos. 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. "Greek" is in his 41st year with the #Broncos! Five hours later, John went through everything you could imagine and he ended up vomiting all over the place. Greek goes to bed early because he gets here about 4 in the morning or 4:30 in the morning. You'll now receive the top Broncos Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and trainer Steve Antonopulos had a lifelong Denver Broncos Long-Time Athletic Trainer Steve 'Greek' Antonopulos pic.twitter.com/QngbUDNhEI. Sleeting. If youre doing something you love, you dont watch the clock or think about it, he said. I was making good money on the highway and going to college. Antonopulos joined the Broncos as assistant athletic trainer in 1976 . Greek was the recipient of the2011 Fain-Cain Memorial Award at the NFL Physicians Society Scientific Annual Meeting. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's cap hit might be rising in 2023, but owner Jerry Jones believes his quarterback has the ability to bridge the gap in any talent the roster might lose because of it. Pat Bowlen's family has chosen Steve "Greek" Antonopulos to serve as the owner's presenter at the Hall of Fame . "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. Greeks relationship with him was very personal he helped Pat on a lot of different matters, but he was very helpful giving Pat help throughout the season on where his team was at and it was an honest assessment at all times, which was important to Pat.. 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