Little was Denver Broncos team captain all 9 seasons, including his rookie season. Little was inducted into the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame on October 1, 1984. He was a three-time All-American at Syracuse University, and 1967 was the sixth selection of the first common AFL-NFL draft. [12], From July 2011 to June 2016, Little served as the special assistant to the athletic director at Syracuse University. 17 catches for 257 yards and 1 touchdown. Fans and the film world were stunned by the death of Chadwick Boseman, who battled colon cancer for nearly four years. He was the first ever first-round draft pick to sign with the American Football League's Denver Broncos, where he was known as "The Franchise". Floyd Douglas Little (born July 4, 1942)[1] is a former American football halfback. [6] [20], (*) number was unretired during Peyton Manning's time with the Broncos, Little at his Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony in 2010. On August 7, 2010, Little was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame alongside. He was also recruited by Notre Dame. Empire State Weekly Nursing Home Guidelines and Gov. He was the first Bronco to win a rushing title, leading the AFC in rushing in 1970 with 901 yards and the following year he became the first Bronco to eclipse 1,000 yards, gaining 1,133 to lead the NFL. “We have to be celebrating is that in that short space of time, this hero’s soul, this hero’s soul, has influenced so many young people,” said American actor, Clarke Peters. [10] He was named first-team "All-AFL" in 1969, and made the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl in 1970, 1971 and 1973. ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM-TV) - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be calling for action at The Clemens Center here in Elmira. [14][17] Little finished 40th in his class of 140 at the University of Denver law school, from which he received his masters in legal administration degree in 1975. During a 6-year period, 1968–1973, Little rushed for more yards and more yards from scrimmage (rushing and receiving) than any RB in the NFL. With Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Clancy Brown, Darrin Dewitt Henson. In 2014, he moved to the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. [12] He was voted in on February 6, 2010, his induction took place in Canton, OH on August 7, 2010. One role, in particular, stands out–his role as Floyd Little in ‘The Express’. He led the league in combined yards in 1967 and 1968 and was the only player to return punts for touchdowns in both seasons. [18], Floyd Little is portrayed by the late actor Chadwick Boseman in the 2008 Universal Pictures film The Express: The Ernie Davis Story, a biographical film about Syracuse University Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis. Little was born in New Haven, Connecticut on July 4, 1942. He also threw a touchdown pass to receiver Jerry Simmons in a 1972 upset over the Oakland Raiders. George Perry Floyd (aged 46) was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and raised in the Third Ward of Houston, Texas. Syracuse's football practice facility has a bronze statue of Little alongside Jim Brown and Ernie Davis. In 1975, Little retired as the NFL's 7th all-time leading rusher with 6,323 yards rushing and 54 total touchdowns (rushing, receiving and returns). Floyd Douglas Little (born July 4, 1942) is a former American football halfback.