Hall of Famer Floyd Little has died, but in New Haven his name lives on
When Hillhouse H.S. named the athletic center after him, he was thrilled and delighted to let it be known how proud I am to be from New Haven. Author: Associated Press, Bill Flood Published: 8:39 PM EST January 2, 2021 Updated: 2:17 AM EST January 3, 2021
NEW HAVEN, Conn. Floyd Little, the New Haven native who became a star running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died. He was 78.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame said he died Friday night at his home in Nevada. No cause was given.
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By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
January 3, 2021 at 9:28 AM
Floyd Little returned to the Bordentown Military Institute to be honored for his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame. He is pictured with Bordentown City Mayor Jim Lynch.
Floyd Little returned to the Bordentown Military Institute to be honored for his induction into the .
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By KRISTIN ANTONELLO
January 3, 2021 at 9:28 AM
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ Bordentown Legend and NFL Hall of Famer Floyd Little passed away after a battle with cancer on New Year s Day. He was 78.
Bordentown City Mayor Jim Lynch made the announcement to residents in an e-mail sent out late Saturday night.
Updated: 2 Jan 2021, 20:03
DENVER Broncos legend and Hall of Famer Floyd Little passed away Friday night at the age of 78.
The star football player was enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 2010 after having amassed over 12,0000 all-purpose yards and scoring 54 touchdowns in his career, spanning from 1967 to 1975.
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Little was a famous Hall of Famer with 54 career touchdownsCredit: Getty Images - Getty Floyd Little was a true hero of the game. He was a man of great integrity, passion and courage, Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker said. His contributions off the field were even greater than his amazing accomplishments he did on it.
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Member of Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors since 1999
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little, known as The Franchise in his career with the Denver Broncos, died on New Year s Day. He was 78.
Little had been diagnosed with cancer, which became public this past May, and was moved to hospice care in November. Floyd Little was a true hero of the game. He was a man of great integrity, passion and courage, Pro Football Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker said in a statement. His contributions off the field were even greater than his amazing accomplishments he did on it. Floyd s smile, heart and character epitomized what it meant to have a Hall of Fame life.