Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) takes the field in the Denver Broncos vs. The San Diego Chargers in an AFC Divisional Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 12, 2014.
Tim Rasmussen, The Denver PostBronco #24 Champ Bailey skips into the endzone with an interception return in the 2nd quarter of the game between the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers at Invesco Field at Mile High on Sunday afternoon Dec. 31st, 2006 in Denver, CO.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostChamp Bailey, Denver Broncos tackles Marshawn Lynch, Buffalo Bills on the Bills first possession of the game at Invesco Field at Mile High Sunday afternoon, Dec. 21, 2008.
Cyrus McCrimmon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos corner back Champ Bailey gets beat by the Pittsburgh Steelers Santonio Holmes, left, during the third quarter of play Monday Nov. 9, 2009 at Invesco Field at Mile High.
John Leyba, The Denver PosDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey #24 intercepts a pass intended for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd #80 during the second quarter Nov. 22, 2010 during Monday Night Football at Qualcomm Stadium.
John Leyba, The Denver PosDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey knocks the ball from St. Louis Rams' wide receiver Brandon Gibson, right, during the first quarter of play Sunday Nov. 28, 2010 at Invesco Field at Mile High.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostAlta Wadsack, 98, left, fulfilled her longtime wish of meeting Denver Broncos, Champ Bailey through Jeremy Broom's Wish of a Lifetime, a non-profit organization who enriches the lives of seniors on Thursday at Invesco Field. From left, Alta, and her grandson, Brad Peterson, Champ Bailey of Denver Broncos and Jeremy Broom. Feb. 24, 2011.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostDenver Broncos corner back Champ Bailey, right, breaks up a pass to the Kansas City Chiefs' Anthony Becht during the first quarter of play Sunday Jan. 1, 2012 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCornerback Champ Bailey chats with members of the media after a bad 45-10 loss against the New England Patriots, on January 15, 2012.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey during the second quarter of play against the San Francisco 49ERS in preseason action at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO Sunday Aug. 26, 2012.
Steve Nehf, The Denver PostHouston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson makes a catch for a first down late in the fourth quarter against Champ Bailey of the Denver Broncos Sunday at Sports Authority Field.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) catches a pass during practice Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 at Dove Valley.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey #24 breaks up a pass intended for Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tiquan Underwood #11 during the second half. The Denver Broncos vs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Sports Authority Field Sunday Dec. 2, 2012.
AAron Ontiveroz,, The Denver PostBaltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24). The Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens AFC Divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field Saturday Jan. 12, 2013.
Hyoung Chang,, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) takes down Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) during the second half. The Denver Broncos vs Baltimore Ravens AFC Divisional playoff game at Sports Authority Field Saturday Jan. 12, 2013.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver apB Champ Bailey reports to camp July 24, 2013 at Dove Valley.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver apB Champ Bailey holds his son Brayden Bailey up high after practice during training camp Aug. 1, 2013 at Dove Valley.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver aphamp Bailey catches a pass from his son Brayden as he throws him his game ball after his press conference to announce his retirement as a Denver Bronco Nov. 18, 2014 at Dove Valley.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey #24 knocks away a pass to Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon #14 late in the 4th quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, on Aug. 13, 2013.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostCornerback Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos before his game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) and defensive end Shaun Phillips (90) celebrate the Denver Broncos win 26 -16 over the New England Patriots. The Denver Broncos vs. The New England Patriots in an AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 19, 2014.
John Leyba, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) about to tackle Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin (11) during the first quarter. The Denver Broncos vs the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014.
Helen Richardson, The Denver PostDenver ap.J. Anderson (22), Denver Broncos middle linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52), and Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) dance with other teammates after winning the AFC Championship game. The Denver Broncos vs. The New England Patriots in an AFC Championship game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Jan. 19, 2014.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDenver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) takes the field in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos take on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Oct. 13, 2013.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) takes the field in the Denver Broncos vs. The San Diego Chargers in an AFC Divisional Playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on January 12, 2014.
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Getting your player ready...
In his first year of eligibility, cornerback Champ Bailey was voted the first Broncos defensive player in history to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bailey, who played the final 10 seasons of his 15-year career with the Broncos, was selected by a 48-person committee.
Bailey finished his career with 52 interceptions in 215 games, was a four-time first-team All-Pro and a 12-time Pro Bowl selection. He is only the 15th true cornerback to gain induction.
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