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The legendary open receiver of the Denver Broncos, Lionel Taylor, died at age 89 on August 6, the team announced Wednesday.
“An original bronco and one of the most dominant players of his time, Taylor had a tremendous impact on the franchise during his seven seasons in Denver (1960-66),” said the team in an ad.
“Our hearts are with Taylor’s family and friends.”
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Lionel Taylor signs a helmet with the three bronchos logos from the beginning to the present at the Fascination Street Gallery November 6, 2000, to commemorate the history of the Mile high stadium. (John Leyba/The Denver Post through Getty Images)
Taylor finished his seven -year career in Denver as leader of all time at receptions (543), yards received (6,872) and receptions of TouchDown (44). Taylor maintained the first two records for more than 30 years and is still among the top five in the three categories.
It became the first receiver in the history of AFL or NFL to have at least 100 receptions in a season.
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Taylor never caught less than 76 passes and averaged more than 80 catches a year during his first six seasons. Its 84.7 trapped per season of 1960-65 were classified as the highest total of six years in the history of football at that time. In that same period, Taylor first qualified for AFL/NFL at receptions (508), third in receiving yards (6,424) and eighth in TouchDown receptions (43).
Taylor was one of the four initial income in the Denver Broncos Fame Ring in 1984.
The end of the Denver Broncos, Lionel Taylor, catches an 8-yard pass from Jack Lee for capture 500 of his career during the defeat of the Broncos in 28-20 against Boston before 27,207 at the Bears stadium. (Duane Howell/The Denver Post through Getty Images)
As coach of open receivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers for seven seasons, he won two super bowl rings and worked with the receptors of the Lynn Swann and John Stallworth Fame Hall. Taylor then worked as an open receiver coach and offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams.
