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Lionel Taylor Dies at 89, Broncos to Honor Him in Preseason

Taylor spent his final weeks in hospice near Albuquerque before his passing, capping a career defined by a landmark 100-catch season, a pioneering NFL coordinator role, two Super Bowl rings.

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Overview

  • Taylor’s family and the Denver Broncos confirmed he died at his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, on August 6 at age 89.
  • His grandson said Taylor battled infections, kidney and heart issues in recent hospital stays before entering 15 days of hospice care.
  • The Broncos will pay tribute to their inaugural wide receiver during Saturday night’s preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field.
  • As a player, Taylor became the first in AFL or NFL history to record 100 receptions in a season in 1961 and led the AFL in catches in five of its first six years.
  • In coaching, Taylor earned two Super Bowl rings as the Steelers’ receivers coach and served as the NFL’s first Black offensive coordinator with the Rams in 1980-81.