Broncos Ring of Fame receiver Lionel Taylor, the franchise’s first star after its inception in 1960, has died at 89 years old, the team announced.

After two years, the Kansas City, Mo., native rejoined the league as a wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Los Angeles Rams for a decade. Then, in 1980, Taylor made history when the Rams promoted him to become the team’s offensive coordinator.

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Lionel Taylor has died at the age of 89. Taylor starred for the Broncos beginning with their inaugural season in the American Football League in 1960.