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.

Former Denver Broncos star Lionel Taylor, an original member of the franchise and an inductee into their Ring of Fame, died earlier this month, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. He was 89. Taylor’s family confirmed that he died Aug.

Lionel Taylor, an original player for the Broncos and a member of the team’s Ring of Fame, died on Aug. 6, the team announced Wednesday night. He was 89. Taylor was part of the 1960 Broncos squad, which was the first to play in the newly formed AFL.