After news broke of Floyd Little's passing on Saturday, several Broncos legends who followed in his footsteps expressed their sorrow on social media, as did other Hall of Famers and sports figures across the country.
Weβve lost a great person and a great Bronco. Floyd will always be a huge part of this organization and his legacy will live on forever.
— John Elway (@johnelway) January 2, 2021
My heart goes out to DeBorah and the entire Little family. pic.twitter.com/DGkdTiAHHg
Lost another great man today. Thank you for inspiring me. I will keep looking up to you.Β Β #FloydLittle #broncoscountry #legend pic.twitter.com/bkTh6tVsUG
— Terrell Davis (@Terrell_Davis) January 2, 2021
R.I.H. brother. https://t.co/h5oUFajp2Y
— Tony Dorsett (@Tony_Dorsett) January 2, 2021
Hard news today. Rest peacefully old friend. We send condolences to Floyd Little and his family. Forever a Hall of Famer. pic.twitter.com/p4YqTCZFo7
— Jack Youngblood (@theblood85) January 2, 2021
I'm going to miss Floyd Little. Used to see him at the @WalterCampFF weekend every year. A philanthropist with impeccable character. Had one outstanding trait: He was beloved by everyone. Condolences to his wife DeBorah and their three children. Rest easy, my friend.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) January 2, 2021
This embrace says it all. I love this man who was part of setting the path for running backs in the league. Dr dr HOF , #syracuse βs finest. True legacy he has left. Rest in paradise.
— Andre Reed (@Andre_Reed83) January 2, 2021
ππΎππΎππΎππΎππΎ ππππ#floydlittle #broncos #legend @Broncos @NFLAlumni @nfl @CuseFootball pic.twitter.com/5YHmIQO8rB
Floyd Little was a true hero of the game. He was a man of great integrity, passion and courage.
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) January 2, 2021
We will forever keep his legacy alive to serve as inspiration for future generations.#HOFForever | @Broncos pic.twitter.com/k78mYh16Uv
Rest In Peace to one of the all-time greats. Sending our condolences to the friends & family of Floyd Little. pic.twitter.com/WIXdY5ve2L
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) January 2, 2021
Floyd Little was a Hall of Fame person and my childhood hero. We were so blessed and lucky to have known this truly remarkable man. May God rest his soul, and bless his family. Frann and I are crushed and will miss him dearly. The greatest 44 ever. pic.twitter.com/MadflvBapG
— Jim Gray (@JimGrayOfficial) January 2, 2021
What a wonderful, sweet man. And one of the most joyous Iβve ever seen over his selection. Thrilled he had at least a decade of life to enjoy his immortality after waiting 30 long years for the call. https://t.co/N0JFZPSAUm
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 2, 2021
"Leave a legacy that you and your family can be proud of. I've given you the best that I've got, and I'm a better person for it."
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) January 2, 2021
- Floyd Little pic.twitter.com/fBJUAGkUmm
βFloyd Little embodied what it means to be Orange.β β Chancellor Syverud pic.twitter.com/TzzEwHb5Ud
— Syracuse University (@SyracuseU) January 2, 2021
I have lost a great friend and Syracuse University has lost one of its all-time greatest ambassadors. Floyd Little brought a smile to the face of everyone he encountered. Juli and I send our condolences to DeBorah and Floydβs family. pic.twitter.com/sIdzEdwhkV
— Jim Boeheim (@therealboeheim) January 2, 2021
In summer of 2004, sat in Pat Bowlen's office and asked him a question about important figures in Broncos' history. His first words in the answer: "Floyd Little. There may not be Orange Crush or John Elway or Super Bowls without Floyd Little.''
— Jeff Legwold (@Jeff_Legwold) January 2, 2021