Former Denver Broncos running back Otis Armstrong has passed away.
In 2011, MHR writer Brian Shrout detailed Armstrong’s statistics in our Denver Broncos Greats... By the Numbers series.
Otis Armstrong RB 1973-80
Appeared in 96 games with 58 starts. Rushed 1,023 times for 4,453 yards with 25 touchdowns. Had a career 4.4 yards per carry average. Caught 131 passes for 1,302 yards with 7 touchdowns. Had only 19 fumbles. Recovered 3 fumbles. Returned 37 kickoffs for 879 yards. Appeared in 2 Pro Bowls (1974 & 1976). Was 1 time 1st Team All-Pro (1974).