Taylor's historic 1961 season came just after he caught 92 passes on the Broncos' inaugural 1960 team, making him the only pro football player to ever lead a league with 90 or more receptions in two separate seasons -- a feat which would not be matched again until Sterling Sharpe had three between 1989 and 1993.

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.

Lionel Taylor, an original Denver Bronco and a member of the team's Ring of Fame, has died, according to the team. Taylor, who was 89, died Aug. 6, his family confirmed to the Broncos. He was a member of the 1960 Broncos -- the first year the franchise played in the then-newly formed AFL -- and was the first receiver in either AFL or NFL history to have at least 100 receptions in a season.