Hall of Fame running back Floyd Little, a three-time first-team All-American at Syracuse and a five-time Pro Bowl selection with the Denver Broncos, has died at the age of 78.
Jim Fuller of the Greenwich Time reported Little entered hospice care in late November after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in May.
Syracuse chancellor Kent Syverud and Pro Football Hall of Fame president David Baker released statements of condolence:
Little scored 39 total touchdowns in 31 appearances across his three seasons with the Orange from 1964 through 1966.
He was then selected with the sixth overall pick in the 1967 draft, which was the first to include both AFL and NFL teams following the leagues' 1966 merger.