Record-Breaking Wide Receiver Lionel Taylor Dies at 89
Taylor, who starred for the Denver Broncos in the 1960s, was the first player—ever—to record 100 receptions in a single season.
The NFL logo is displayed on the turf as the Denver Broncos defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 24-17 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Sept. 14, 2014. Doug Pensinger/Getty Images
Lionel Taylor, a record-setting wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, died on Aug. 6, with the franchise announcing the news on Wednesday.
Taylor was 89 years old, and apart from his 10-year professional career, he also spent 21 years coaching at both the NFL and college football levels.
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Ross Kelly is a sports journalist who has been published by ESPN, CBS and USA Today. He has also done statistical research for Stats Inc. and Synergy Sports Technology. A graduate of LSU, Ross resides in Houston.
