Sad news today as Syracuse Orange football great Floyd Little died from cancer on Friday at the age of 78. Little had been ill for some time and entered hospice care back in November. However it’s still shocking to have to say goodbye to the legendary player and Hall-of-Famer.
Though it’s been decades since he wore the vaunted number 44 for Syracuse, Little was a fixture around Orange football over the last decade plus. He frequently interacted with fans, was a mentor to current and former players and remained an engaged alumnus.
In response to the tragic news, SU’s John Wildhack shared the following:
“Floyd Little is a Syracuse treasure.