Lionel Taylor, one of the original Broncos players, has died at the age of 89

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Broncos organization and fanbase had to say goodbye to true team royalty on Wednesday, after it was announced that original Broncos player and inaugural Ring of Fame member, Lionel Taylor, died at the age of 89 on Aug. 6.

His death was reported by the Denver Broncos.

After being cut by the Chicago Bears as a linebacker in 1959, Taylor made the change to the Broncos in their first-ever season in 1960.

The new scenery also brought a change in position, as Taylor took up playing as a wide receiver, which was a marvelous decision, as he quickly found his name in the history books. • SEP 22 1964, AUG 24 1997; Denver Bronco Receiver Shows Tiny Mitts; Lionel Taylor (second from right) shows his hands, the smallest pair in the group, in company with teammates (left