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The legendary Denver Broncos wide receiver, Lionel Taylor, died at the age of August 89, the team announced on Wednesday.
“Original Bronco and one of the most dominant players of his time, Taylor had a huge impact on the franchise during his seven seasons in Denver (1960-66),” the team said in an ad.
“Our hearts go to the family and friends of Taylor.”
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Lionel Taylor signs a helmet with the three broncos logos at the start of the start at the Fascination Street gallery on November 6, 2000 to commemorate the history of the Mile stadium. (John Leyba / The Denver Post via Getty Images)
Taylor has completed his seven -year career in Denver as a leader of all time in receptions (543), receiving yards (6,872) and Touché receptions (44). Taylor has held the first two records for more than 30 years and still ranks in the first five in the three categories.
It has become the first receiver in the history of the AFL or the NFL to have at least 100 receptions in one season.
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Taylor never caught less than 76 assists and on average more than 80 catches per year during his first six seasons. Its 84.7 captures per season from 1960 to 1965 ranked as the highest total of six years in the history of football at the time. In this same period, Taylor ranked first in the AFL / NFL during the receptions (508), third of the reception yards (6,424) and eighth in the receptions of Touché (43).
Taylor was one of the four initial induces in the Denver Broncos renowned ring in 1984.
Denver Broncos End that Lionel Taylor catches a pass of 8 yards of Jack Lee for the 500th capture of his career during the defeat of the Broncos 28-20 against Boston before 27,207 at the Bears stadium. (Duane Howell / The Denver Post via Getty Images)
As a large receiver of the Pittsburgh steelers for seven seasons, he won two Super Bowl rings and worked with the Lynn Swann and John Stallworth temple receivers. Taylor then worked as a coach of wide receivers and offensive coordinator for the Rams of Los Angeles.
