Elected President Joe Biden issued a statement on the death of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which held back Floyd, the spokesman. A few hours after the legendary player was announced.
Biden, who was a schoolmate of Little’s while the two were at Syracuse University, said he saw him play for the Orange in the 1960s.
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“Floyd Little and I were students at Syracuse University together. I was in law school and he was a star half-back in the football team. I saw him play at Archbold Stadium, his number 44 flickering through defenders. who had no chance, and ran as if he had chased the spirit of his dear friend and fellow legend, Ernie Davis, ‘Biden said in a press release.
“In the years that followed, I got to know Floyd as the man behind the number. He was full of character, decency and integrity. He was always gracious with his time with fans – parents and grandparents who wanted to introduce their children and grandchildren of a true role model. ‘
Biden sent his condolences to Little’s family.
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“I was one of them. My family got to know Floyd. We would call each other to Syracuse games and to investigate each other. I remember our call when he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the joy in his voice. And I remember the more recent call when he shared his cancer diagnosis, and how fearless he was in his belief in fighting it.As with all the other things he did in life, Floyd lived to the end with gravel and heart, and love for his family and faith in God. ‘
Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Floyd Little unveils the sculpture at the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame Plaza in Sports Authority Field in Mile High. Denver, Colorado. September 27, 2013. The Plaza contains pillars honoring each of the 24 players in the Broncos Ring of Fame. (Photo by Hyoung Chang / The Denver Post via Getty Images)
“I will miss my friend. He was a good man. The whole Biden family sends our love to DeBorah and the whole Little Family. ‘
Little, who was battling cancer, was a three-time All-American in Syracuse from 1964-66. The Denver Broncos picked him No. 6 overall in the 1967 NFL-AFL draft and he spent his entire career with the team.
Little (78) played for the Broncos from 1967 to 1975. He attacked the league in 1971 with 1133 yards on 284 runs. He led the league in 1973 with a quick onslaught of 12.
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He ended his NFL career with 6,323 running yards and 43 rushing yards. He was a five-time Pro Bowler and was named First-Team All-Pro in 1969. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.