GALLERY: 20 of the most well-known Colorado athletes
Colorado's professional and collegiate sports teams have produced some of the country's most well-known athletes.
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 08: Outside linebacker Von Miller #58 of the Denver Broncos looks on before taking on the Carolina Panthers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 8, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)Photo by: Dustin Bradford
ESPN analyst and former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck was born in Boulder. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)Photo by: Mike Ehrmann
ST MORITZ, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 16: Lindsey Vonn of the USA poses with the Women's World Cup Downhill Crystal Globe trophy after the Women's Downhill Race on March 16, 2016 in St Moritz, Switzerland. Vonn trains in Colorado. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)Photo by: Matthias Hangst
30 Dec 2001: Running back Terrell Davis #30 of the Denver Broncos hits his stride with a 34 yard gain against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bahr/Getty Images.Photo by: Brian Bahr
Peter Forsberg helped the Colorado Avalanche win the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001.Photo by: AP Photo/Jay LaPrete
1 Aug 1998: Quarterback Kordell Stewart #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Stewart played college football at the University of Colorado.Photo by: Stephen Dunn
25 Jun 1995: First baseman Andres Galarraga of the Colorado Rockies throws the ball during a game against the San Diego Padres at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Rockies won the game 11-4. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /AllsportPhoto by: Stephen Dunn