Randy Gradishar selected senior Hall of Fame finalist, a first for Broncos' 'Orange Crush' defense
The “Orange Crush” defense is finally getting its due. Randy Gradishar, the leader of the Denver Broncos' famed defense of the 1970s, Steve McMichael and Art Powell were selected as senior finalists Wednesday for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024. The “Orange Crush,” which also featured Rubin Carter, Tom Jackson, Lyle Alzado, Bill Thompson and Louis Wright, among others, helped lead the Broncos to a 12-2 record and their first appearance in the Super Bowl, where the Broncos lost to the Dallas Cowboys 27-10.