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Jeff legwold
Lionel taylor, a original Denver Bronco According to the team, a member of his ring of fame has died.
Taylor, who was 89 years old, died on 6 August, his family confirmed Bronkos.
He was a member of the 1960 Broncos-the first year the franchise played at AFL-and the first receiver in AFL or NFL history, with at least 100 receptions in a season. He is also believed to be the first African American coach to be nominated in NFL.
We are sad to know about the death of us #Broncosrof Wide receiver Lionel Taylor.
Taylor had a tremendous impact on the franchise during her seven sessions in Denver (1960–66), one of the most prominent players of its era and one of the most prominent players of its era.
Our hearts go out for Taylor … pic.twitter.com/bjgkotesgp
– Denver Bronx (@Broncos) August 13, 2025
Taylor was Los Angeles Ram‘Aggressive coordinator in the season of 1980 and 1981.
Taylor, who was selected after his game career at the New Mexico Highlands University in the 1958 NFL draft, played a semi-flow football before entering NFL in 1959. Chicago beer,
He was signed by Broncos in 1960 and led AFL to receive five of the first six sessions of the league on crime. His 100 reception in 14 matches in 1961 was the first season in Pro Football history and a team record that stood by Rod Smith and Ed McCafray until at least 100 receptions in 2000.
Taylor’s 102.9 per yard per yard (he finished with 1,235 yards at 92 catches in 12 matches) in 1960, still a team record.
Taylor retired as a player after the 1968 season, his second with Houston Olers. In his seven sessions with bronchos, he had at least 77 receptions six times and topped the 80 reception three times. He was one of the four motivators in 1984, who was the original member of the team’s ring of fame.
He is still ranked fourth in the Bronchos franchise history in the reception (543) and is getting the yard (6,872) and is tied to the fifth in the touchdown reception (44).
In a long career as a coach, Taylor earned with two super bowl rings Pittsburg steelers In his receiver, two final hall of fames with coaches – Lynn Swan and John Stalworth – Wide Receiver. Taylor often jokingly said, “It didn’t do much coaching there.”
But the hall of fame coach Tony Dangi, a former steeler player, has often quoted Taylor as a significant impact for African American coaches.
Taylor also coached Cleveland Brown In NFL; Oregon State and Texas Southern (head coach) in college rank; And was the head coach for London Monarchs in the US Football World League.
