Tonight, after 30 years, the man who single handedly saved the Broncos franchise got his due: Floyd Little was finally inducted in the Hall of fame. So, with courtesy of ESPN, I proudly present Floyd’s Induction speech.
Floyd Little’s career
1966 The star tailback becomes a three-time All-American at Syracuse, finishing his college career with 2,704 yards rushing and 4,947 all-purpose yards, breaking school records set by Jim Brown and Ernie Davis.
1967 Becomes the first first-round draft pick signed by the Broncos after he’s chosen sixth overall.
1968 After taking over the starting job in his second season, earns first AFL all-star selection. Leads the league in all-purpose yards for a second consecutive season.
1969 Tops the league with 5.0 yards per carry and is named an AFL all-star.
1970 Rushes for 901 yards on 209 carries, a 4.3 average, with three touchdowns.
1971 A career year, best in the NFL in rushing yards (1,133) and attempts (284).
1972 859 yards on 216 carries, a 4.0 average.
1973 Led the Broncos in rushing for a seventh straight season, still a team record.
1975 Finishes a nine-year career as the Broncos’ leader in rushing yards, attempts and TDs and now ranks behind only Terrell Davis. … His 12,173 all-purpose yards stood as a team record until Rod Smith broke the mark in 2006. . . . His 6,323 yards rushing ranked seventh all-time in the NFL at the time.
1984 One of four original Broncos Ring of Fame inductees.
Feb. 6 Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Courtesy of Denverpost.com
