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

Lionel Taylor, Legendary Denver Broncos Wide Receiver Who Had ‘Tremendous Impact’ on Football, Dies at 89

After his record-setting playing career, Taylor also became the first Black coordinator in NFL historyJohn Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty  Lionel TaylorNEED TO KNOWLegendary Denver Broncos wide receiver Lionel Taylor died on Aug. 6, the team announced this weekTaylor had long held several receiving records for the Broncos and was selected in its first "Ring of Fame" class in 1984After his playing career, Taylor became the first Black coordinato…

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Lionel Taylor, an assistant coach with the Steelers during their Super Bowl dynasty of the 1970s who later went on to become the first Black offensive coordinator in the NFL, died last week after a short illness in New Mexico. He was 89. Taylor coached the receivers under Chuck Noll from 1970-76. He coached future Pro Football Hall of Famers Lynn Swann and John Stallworth, both of whom came to the Steelers in the 1974 draft. Swann was a first-ro…

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.