Broncos Ring of Fame receiver Lionel Taylor, the franchise’s first star after its inception in 1960, has died at 89 years old, the team announced.

Denver Broncos legend Lionel Taylor died at age 89, the team announced, after a record-breaking seven-season career with 543 receptions and 6,872 receiving yards.

Lionel Taylor, an original Denver Bronco and a member of their 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 newly formed AFL -- and was the first receiver in either AFL or NFL history to have at least 100 receptions in a season.

One of the original inductees to the Denver Broncos' Ring of Fame, who began his career with the Chicago Bears and ended it with the Houston Oilers, died at 89.

Legendary Denver Broncos wide receiver Lionel Taylor died earlier this month at89 years old and leaves behind a record setting career.The post Legendary Broncos WR, 4-Time All-Pro Dies at 89 Years Old appearedfirst on Heavy Sports.