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🏈 DENVER GOLD FAN NEWSLETTER: “STRIKING IT RICH IN JUNE” 🏈

Volume 12, Issue 6 | June 1986

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⚒️ FROM THE MOTHER LODE: MOUSE DAVIS’ MINE REPORT

“Folks, we’re sitting on a gold vein—and these next five games are where we prove it. After that playoff run last year, the target’s on our backs. Time to dig deeper than ever.”
– Head Coach “Mouse” Davis

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📅 UPCOMING SCHEDULE: THE February/March GAUNTLET

1️⃣ @ Pittsburgh Maulers (Februrary 16, 1 PM MT)

• “Steel vs. Gold” – Our defense (led by John Nevens’ 131 tackles last year) faces Pittsburgh’s bruising run game. Bring earplugs—this one’s gonna be LOUD in Three Rivers Stadium!
• Tailgate Challenge: Wear your shiniest gold gear to out-bling the Steel City.

2️⃣ @ Oakland Invaders (February 24, 4 PM MT)

• “Playoff Payback” – Remember our 49-17 rout of Oakland last postseason? They’ll be out for blood. Bob Gagliano’s 5,940-yard arm vs. their shaky secondary.
• Fan Mission: Flood their coliseum with “Ore-no!” signs.

3️⃣ vs. BIRMINGHAM STALLIONS (March 1, 2 PM MT, MILE HIGH STADIUM)

• “Home at the Mine!” – Our first home game in June! Bill Johns (1,432 rush yards in ‘85) vs. Birmingham’s stout D. Be there early for free golden nugget cookies (courtesy of Mile High Marge!).
• Key Matchup: Our O-line vs. their pass rush.

4️⃣ @ Las Vegas Ace (March 8 28, 8 PM MT)

• “All-In on the Road” – Vegas’ air raid offense meets Nate Miller’s ballhawking (12 INTs last year). Late-night thriller alert!
• Pro Tip: Bet on Denver… with your heart.

5️⃣ vs. OKLAHOMA OUTLAWS (March 16, 6 PM MT, MILE HIGH STADIUM)

• “Fireworks Game!” – Post-game July 4th celebration! Oklahoma’s gunslingers vs. our “Wanted: Sack Artists” D-line (Calvin Turner’s 13 sacks in ‘85).

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⛏️ FAN ZONE: DIGGING FOR GOLD

• Featured Fan: Meet “Mile High Marge” at Gate B on March 1! Get her famous Gold Digger Chili recipe and snap a Polaroid for her Wall of Fame.
• New Merch: Grab your “Claim Jumpers” bandana ($12) at the team store. First 500 fans get a gold-panning keychain.

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🎟️ TICKET CORNER

• June Home Game Special: Buy 2 tickets, get a free Gold mini-pickaxe (while supplies last).
• Group Rates: Bring 10+ fans and get 20% off + a shoutout on the Jumbotron!

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🗣️ LAST MONTH’S VOICE OF THE FANS

“That win in Houston last year? Felt like we struck the Comstock Lode!” – Gary L., Claim Jumper #419

“Tell Gagliano to keep slingin’—we ain’t panning for silver!” – Debbie S., Nugget Nation

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🔨 BOTTOM LINE: February will define our season. Wear your colors, scream your lungs out, and LET’S MINE THESE WINS!

– The Denver Gold Front Office

P.S. Watch for our “Golden Pickaxe Player of the Month” announcement on March 1!