Lionel Taylor, record-setting Broncos receiver and coaching pioneer, dies at 89

Broncos Ring of Fame WR Lionel Taylor dies at 89

Lionel Taylor, a member of the Denver Broncos' Ring of Honor and the first pro receiver to make 100 receptions in a season, died on Aug. 6 at age 89, the team announced on Wednesday.

Broncos receiver great Lionel Taylor dies at 89

The first professional player to have a 100-catch season, Taylor is still third all-time among Broncos receivers in receptions and receiving yards.

Lionel Taylor, record-setting Broncos receiver and coaching pioneer, dies

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Lionel Taylor, who starred for the Denver Broncos in the 1960s and became the first wide receiver in pro football history to record a 100-catch season, has died. He was 89. His grandson, also named Lionel Taylor, told the team that Taylor died at his home near Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Aug. 6. The Broncos plan to honor Taylor during their preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night. Taylor was the first pl…

Denver Broncos legendary wide receiver Lionel Taylor dies at 89

Lionel Taylor, the first NFL/AFL receiver to catch 100 passes in a season, died at age 89 after winning two Super Bowl rings as a Pittsburgh Steelers coach.

Lionel Taylor, Broncos Ring of Fame member and Super Bowl-winner, dead at 89

Lionel Taylor, an original player for the Broncos and a member of the team’s ring of honor, died on Aug. 6, the team announced Wednesday night.

Lionel Taylor, record-setting Broncos receiver and coaching pioneer, dies at 89

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Lionel Taylor has died at the age of 89. Taylor starred for the Broncos beginning with their inaugural season in the American Football League in 1960.