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    Default Floyd Little passes

    After a battle with cancer, Floyd Little has passed at the age of 78.

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    Default Floyd Little, Broncos Hall of Fame running back, dies at age 78

    The first great player in Broncos history has passed away.

    Floyd Little, the franchise’s star during years of struggles in the 1960s and ‘70s, died Friday night following a battle with a rare form of cell cancer.

    Little was 78.

    The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced Little’s passing.

    “Floyd Little was a true hero of the game,” Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker said. “He was a man of great integrity, passion and courage. His contributions off the field were even greater than his amazing accomplishments he did on it. Floyd’s smile, heart and character epitomized what it meant to have a Hall of Fame life.”
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    Broncos great Billy Thompson on his best friend Floyd Little: “You won’t find anybody better. As a friend, as a teammate, you wouldn’t find anyone better. I looked up to him and respected him and he was a great teammate. I wouldn’t change a day I had with him.” #9sports

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    Godspeed Floyd


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    It's possible the Denver Broncos don't exist today if not for Floyd Little.

    Fare-thee-well Franchise.

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    RIP Franchise very sad
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    Default The Broncos' first superstar: Remembering Floyd Little's legacy


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    Default Remembering 'The Franchise': Hall of Fame RB Floyd Little dead at 78

    Floyd Little, the legendary Broncos running back who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, has died, his family announced. He was 78.

    "Everyone with the Denver Broncos family is heartbroken with the passing of Floyd Little," President and CEO Joe Ellis said. "Without question, Floyd was one of the greatest Broncos of all-time and an unforgettable part of our history. He rightfully earned the nickname 'The Franchise' for his profound impact on this organization, helping to put the Broncos on the pro football map in the early days. As the first Pro Football Hall of Famer to star for the Broncos, Floyd brought credibility to this team while becoming one of the most dominant players of his era. Seeing him finally receive that Gold Jacket was the culmination of a tremendous lifetime in football. Even after his retirement, Floyd was a wonderful ambassador for the game and the Denver Broncos, carrying himself with warmth, kindness and class — always with humility and a smile. In recent months, he faced his cancer diagnosis with the same grit and determination that defined his incredible playing career. On behalf of the Broncos, we extend our deepest condolences to Floyd's wife, DeBorah, the entire Little family, his many fans and all of his loved ones."
    rest, including " It also produced one of his favorite stories, when head coach Lou Saban fired him in the middle of a game against the Bills."

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    Default 'You left us all proud to have known you': NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell looks back on the life of Floyd Little

    After the passing of former Broncos legend Floyd Little, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell issued a statement remembering the life of the Pro Football Hall of Famer:

    "Floyd Little was not only a Hall of Fame running back, he was a Hall of Fame person. Faith, family and football were the pillars of his life.

    "I was so fortunate to know Floyd and witnessed first-hand the impact he had on others. Whenever he represented the Broncos at the annual NFL Draft, others immediately sought to greet him and his genuine excitement of being with his fellow Legends and his pride and passion for the Broncos was unmistakable.
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    Floyd 'The Franchise' Little's historic career in photos

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    The Broncos' first superstar: Remembering Floyd Little's legacy

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    From 1968 to 1971 (four seasons) he was the best player in the AFL/AFC. He ran for 3,347 yards and 18 touchdowns and had more than 4,300 yards from scrimmage.

    In that four year span he was second in the entire NFL in rushing yards to Leroy Kelly, the HOF Cleveland running back. He was also second in yards from scrimmage during those four years to only Kelly (Jim Kiick was third).
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    RIP Floyd little!

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    Broncos stars Elway and Thompson, biographer Tom Mackie reflect on Floyd Little's life

    https://www.denverbroncos.com/video/...floyd-little-s

    Touring the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Floyd Little, Tom Jackson and Billy Thompson

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