ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Lionel Taylor, who starred for the Denver Broncos in the 1960s and became the first wide receiver in pro football history to record a 100-catch season, has died. He was 89.

His grandson, also named Lionel Taylor, told the team that Taylor died at his home near Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Aug. 6.

The Broncos plan to honor Taylor during their preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.

Taylor was the first player in either the AFL or NFL to record 100 catches in a season and he's also believed to have been the first Black coordinator in NFL history. He served as the Los Angeles Rams' offensive coordinator from 1980-81.

Taylor wasn't drafted in 1958 after starring in both basketball and football at New Mexico Highlands. After playing semipro foo

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