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Tripucka retired in 1963 after 15 professional seasons. The Broncos subsequently retired his #18 jersey. In 1986, Tripucka was one of three players to be inducted into the
Denver Broncos Ring of Fame. On March 9, 2012, Tripucka stated that he would allow #18 to be worn again by
Peyton Manning if the Broncos were to sign him. On March 20, 2012, at a press conference announcing his signing by the Broncos,
John Elway thanked Tripucka "for allowing the franchise to unretire the number for Manning."<SUP id=cite_ref-3 class=reference>
[3]</SUP> On March 7, 2016, the #18 jersey returned to retirement when Manning announced that he is retiring after 18 professional seasons (4 seasons with the Broncos).<SUP id=cite_ref-4 class=reference>
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