Question for ticket collectors... 2015-16 AFC Championship Game.

[BuffJake]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a printed ticket from the 2015-2016 AFC Championship between the Broncos and Patriots as it's a super meaningful game to me. I've got my program, pom-pom and confetti but would love to have a hard copy ticket from that game.

It was probably one of the best moments of my life. I was looking at tickets the night before the game and asked my Mom if it would be okay if I bought a single ticket and went by myself. She said "you better call your Dad first," I called him and told him my idea and he said "Dude, I've been thinking about it all week." he then asked if I wanted to go and I said definitley. He told me to call him when I found a pair of tickets. The cheapest I could find were in the nosebleeds in section 512 and were about $360 a pop (keep in mind my Dad was deathly afraid of heights.) I told him what I found and asked if he was sure? Without hesitation or any pause he said "do it!" Dad sent me his payment info and we got the tickets and had them sent to our email.

It was an amazing day and one that I'll never forget. We got into the stadium early to watch warmups and I was able to work my way down to the Broncos tunnel on the sideline near the 50 yard line. I was able to pat Peyton on the helmet as he jogged out to the field. He was actually going in for a fist bump but I didn't notice and gave him a pat on the helmet at the last second as I yelled "let's go Peyton!" Later when the game started, my Dad (a Seahawks fan) was frusturated when the crowd would stand and scream when the Broncos defense was out on the field but as time passed and the game was back and forth, I could tell he finally understood what it was all about. At the end of the game we celebrated and hugged. When we were moving from our seats, a drunk fan tripped and fell down four or five rows of seats and crashed into me throwing me over a row and across the isle. My Dad picked me up and looked at the guy with so much fury, I thought he was going to start throwing punches haha. We laughed about it afterwards. I could always count on him to have my back. As we walked down the main concourse he said "congratulations buddy" as we moved out of the stadium amid the sea of fans. It's a memory I'll never forget.

He passed away July of that year and even though next month will mark five years since, I feel like I just talked to him yesterday. Football was one of the many things that bonded us together. So although it's just a game and although it's just a ticket stub, it means so much more than that. Sports are funny like that.

If anyone has anything or any leads it would be very much appreciated.

Jake

[jgb1219]

Originally Posted by BuffJake

Hi all,

I'm looking for a printed ticket from the 2015-2016 AFC Championship between the Broncos and Patriots as it's a super meaningful game to me. I've got my program, pom-pom and confetti but would love to have a hard copy ticket from that game.

It was probably one of the best moments of my life. I was looking at tickets the night before the game and asked my Mom if it would be okay if I bought a single ticket and went by myself. She said "you better call your Dad first," I called him and told him my idea and he said "Dude, I've been thinking about it all week." he then asked if I wanted to go and I said definitley. He told me to call him when I found a pair of tickets. The cheapest I could find were in the nosebleeds in section 512 and were about $360 a pop (keep in mind my Dad was deathly afraid of heights.) I told him what I found and asked if he was sure? Without hesitation or any pause he said "do it!" Dad sent me his payment info and we got the tickets and had them sent to our email.

It was an amazing day and one that I'll never forget. We got into the stadium early to watch warmups and I was able to work my way down to the Broncos tunnel on the sideline near the 50 yard line. I was able to pat Peyton on the helmet as he jogged out to the field. He was actually going in for a fist bump but I didn't notice and gave him a pat on the helmet at the last second as I yelled "let's go Peyton!" Later when the game started, my Dad (a Seahawks fan) was frusturated when the crowd would stand and scream when the Broncos defense was out on the field but as time passed and the game was back and forth, I could tell he finally understood what it was all about. At the end of the game we celebrated and hugged. When we were moving from our seats, a drunk fan tripped and fell down four or five rows of seats and crashed into me throwing me over a row and across the isle. My Dad picked me up and looked at the guy with so much fury, I thought he was going to start throwing punches haha. We laughed about it afterwards. I could always count on him to have my back. As we walked down the main concourse he said "congratulations buddy" as we moved out of the stadium amid the sea of fans. It's a memory I'll never forget.

He passed away July of that year and even though next month will mark five years since, I feel like I just talked to him yesterday. Football was one of the many things that bonded us together. So although it's just a game and although it's just a ticket stub, it means so much more than that. Sports are funny like that.

If anyone has anything or any leads it would be very much appreciated.

Jake

Sounds like a great memory, sorry to hear about your dad

There's one on eBay for $15.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/36298351763...sAAOSwFNZWt5ze

[BuffJake]

Originally Posted by jgb1219

Sounds like a great memory, sorry to hear about your dad

There's one on eBay for $15.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/36298351763...sAAOSwFNZWt5ze

I appreciate your kind message. That one is an electronic copy that the seller will email to the buyer. Same thing I had. The one I've been searching for is either a season ticket or box office stub in physical form that permitted the holder to the game itself.

Edit: I have seen the other listing for a physical ticket from the game for $1,099 as well but that is much too far outside of my price range, hence me looking for other alternatives and reaching out here.

[49erRCCollector]

Great memory. Keep an eye on eBay. I saved all my tickets and glad I did… the ‘94 NFCCG, the 49ers/Raiders game where Rice broke the record, etc. instantly brings me back there to that simpler time. When you get one be sure to come back and post pics.

[BuffJake]

Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

Great memory. Keep an eye on eBay. I saved all my tickets and glad I did… the ‘94 NFCCG, the 49ers/Raiders game where Rice broke the record, etc. instantly brings me back there to that simpler time. When you get one be sure to come back and post pics.

One of the best memories... I check on eBay quite a bit, wish I would have gotten a printed stub at the game but again, I had no idea how much the game would mean to me later. We were living in the moment! I had watched a replay of the game the other day and I got a bit choked up, stuff like that definitely brings you back. Hopefully I can find one and you can bet I’ll post it if I do!

Thanks for your message!

[YeahBuddy]

great write up dude.

make a saved search on ebay with email notification.

[Clublevel]

I was at the game with my son and your story just about made me tear up. My boy is only 12 so he was like 8 when we went to the game, we were just talking about it the other day and he was saying that was the best day of his life so far. ☺️ Unfortunately I was a season ticket holder but had already switched to the electronic tickets so I don’t have a physical ticket to help you out. Good luck in your searches.

[wensel888]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22326905699...IAAOSwQaJXThaF

There is this one but the price seems insane. Hope you are able to find one. Good luck

[BuffJake]

Originally Posted by wensel888

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22326905699...IAAOSwQaJXThaF

There is this one but the price seems insane. Hope you are able to find one. Good luck

Yup, I’ve definitely seen that one. It’s been on eBay nearly three years and all the seller does is raise the price when it doesn’t sell. I’ve made multiple inquiries but they don’t budge. I’ve even offered to trade game used items worth substantially more than the ticket but they are standing firm.