Karl Gehring, The Denver PostAUG 19 1984 - "Daddy" Bruce Randolph looks out the window of his restaurant, waving at people he knows one morning.
John Prieto, The Denver PostJAN 5 1984 - Daddy Bruces 84th Birthday , A Big crowd of people Joined in to celebrate with Daddy Bruce on his birthday he turned 84, They served smoke turkey, Bar Ba Que Chicken, beans, Salad, Ice Cream and Cake, also they were giving clothes away to the people. (Photo by John Prieto/The Denver Post)
Glen Martin, The Denver PostNOV 27 1985 - Daddy Bruce with Street sign given to him at the celebration. (Photo by Glen Martin/The Denver Post)
Dave Buresh, The Denver PostNOV 1 1989 - Daddy Bruce in his restarant on Bruce Randolf St. he has the Turkeys lined up on the counter in front of him ready for tomorrows feed his coment was aren't they beautiful behind him is the big oven with the ribs cooking in it. (Photo by Dave Buresh/The Denver Post)
Duane Howell, The Denver PostNOV 7 1980 - Amber Randolph peers out of the door Daddy Bruce's (3 yrs old). She is Bruce Randolph Jr. granddaughter. (Photo by Duane Howell/The Denver Post)
John Prieto, The Denver PostDEC 23 1985 - Giveaway, toys, food and Clothing- here Daddy Bruce giving gifts away to children. (Photo by John Prieto/The Denver Post)
John Prieto, The Denver PostNOV 28 1980 - Thanksgiving Day Diners Line Up For Free Holiday Dinner Provided By Daddy Bruce. Bruce Randolph financed the dinner by himself and served it with the aid of several Denver Broncos members. (Photo by John Prieto/The Denver Post)
Karl Gehring, The Denver PostAUG 19 1984 - Daddy Bruce Visits with Mrs. Georgia Bradshaw at the Chew Chew Barbeque in Pine Bluff Ark. during lunch. July 1984. Her son owns the restaurant. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post)
Dave Buresh, The Denver PostSEPT 1 1984 - "Being true to form Daddy couldn't let anyone leave his restaurant without eating. He went in the Kitchen himself and prepared take out lunches for Chanel 4 and myself." (Photo by Dave Buresh/The Denver Post)
Dave Buresh, The Denver PostSEPT 1 1984 - Daddy Bruce sits in his Restaurant at 1629 E. 34th Ave and watches himself on the Donahue show. Every so often he turns as one of his buddies comes by and Daddy asks them if they see him there. Talking he points to the set and says I know his talking of one of the other guests on the program. (Photo by Dave Buresh/The Denver Post)
Ed Kosmicki, The Denver PostMAY 19 1985 - Daddy Bruce beams a smile after being awarded an honorary degree at the Cu/Denver commencement 5/18/85. (Photo by Ed Kosmicki/The Denver Post)
John Prieto, The Denver PostFEB 11 1985 - Daddy Bruce "Happy Birthday" Here In this photo daddy Bruce sits on a box of clothing wiping the sweat off his head after helping with some of the clothing. These are cloths that he'll take back to pine Bluff, Arkansas, also he'll be taking Plenty of ribs and chicken. (Photo by John Prieto/The Denver Post)
Karl Gehring, The Denver PostAUG 19 1984 - Daddy Bruce Places his thoughts on the back of his car for all to see. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post)
Joan McCoy, The Denver PostNOV 22 1984 - Daddy Bruce stands on the balcony of his Bar-b-q and waves to his friends; everyone who came to the Thanksgiving Day feast. (Photo by Joan McCoy/The Denver Post)
Denver Post file photoJUL 1984 - Daddy Bruce standing outside the building that housed his very first restaurant/it sits out in the country (near his present property near Pine Bluff Arkansas. (Denver Post file photo)
Ed Kosmicki, The Denver PostNOV 20 1984 - Vickie Randolph, granddaughter of Daddy Bruce, checks over a couple stewing pots at the restaurant in preparation for Thursday's food festival. (Photo by Ed Kosmicki/The Denver Post)
Duane Howell, The Denver PostMARCH 1 1989 - Montessori kids form Mitchell Elementary with Daddy Bruce who was 89 Wed. (Photo by Duane Howell/The Denver Post)
Jim Preston, The Denver Post12-1985 - Daddy Bruce is full of smiles at the street dedication for him by his restaurant . Two of his sisters are with him as the Thanksgiving feast got under way. (Photo by Jim Preston/The Denver Post)
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AUG 19 1984 - "Daddy" Bruce Randolph looks out the window of his restaurant, waving at people he knows one morning.
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Denver Post archive photos of “Daddy” Bruce Randolph, the barbecue restaurant owner and philanthropist whose mission was to feed the poor and founded the annual Daddy Bruce Thanksgiving meal giveaway, a tradition that continues today.
















