
 | | | This website is designed for the sole purpose of trying to get former Denver Broncos running back Floyd Little, among other Broncos, into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. With the acknowledge-ment of an era when Denver needed a sports superstar, Little was it. Long before the likes of John Elway and Terrell Davis ruled the Mile High city, Little's play on the field spoke for itself and it's time he got the recognition from Canton he so longly has deserved....TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE PETITION, CLICK HERE
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Known as "The Franchise," Little was the sixth overall draft choice in 1967 and was the first No. 1 pick to ever sign with Denver. As a three-time all-American at Syracuse, Little came into the NFL with a slashing style that allowed him to become one of the best running backs in the league. He played in five All-Star/Pro Bowls and led the NFL in rushing in 1971 with a career best 1,133 yards. Although rarely done today, Little's nine (1967-1975) years in professional football began and ended with one team, the Broncos. He came to earn the nickname "The Franchise" for his devotion to the team and inspiring rushing ability that almost single-handedly allowed for the Broncos to sell enough tickets to be saved from relocation during a time of multiple losing seasons. "I scored a touchdown in my first game as a rookie and in my last game before I retired which is significant," said Little. "I enjoyed playing for Denver for my entire career." Little influenced the lives of Broncos fans on the field and did so off of it as well. His work in the community saw him earn the 1973 Brian Piccolo Award and the 1974 Byron "Whizzer" White Humanitarian Award for community service. In 1975 Little retired, and at the time, he was the seventh all-time rusher in National Football League history. He became one of the four original Broncos Ring of Fame inductees after finishing his career ranked No. 1 on the Broncos' all-time list for rushing attempts (1,641), rushing yards (6,323), rushing touchdowns (43) and total touchdowns (54). TO PUT YOUR NAME ON THE PETITION CLICK HERE |