Legendary Denver Broncos receiver Lionel Taylor has died, the organization announced on Wednesday. He was 89 years old.

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.

He was signed by the Broncos in 1960 and on offense he led the AFL in receiving in five of the league's first six seasons. His 100 receptions in 14 games in 1961 was the first such season in pro football history and was a team record that stood until Rod Smith and Ed McCaffrey each had at least 100 receptions in 2000.