Description
Riddell Throwback RK Suspension style Denver Broncos football helmet, autographed in silver paint pen by Floyd Little, who added “H.O.F. 10” after his signature. Little was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
Little was the first ever first-round draft pick to sign with the American Football League’s Denver Broncos, where he was known simply as “The Franchise.”
Signed at an official paid private autograph session.
Sold with Certificates of Authenticity from independent third-party authenticator PSA/DNA.
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Floyd Douglas Little is a Pro Football Hall of Fame running back, and was a three-time American football All-American running back at Syracuse University. In 1967 he was the 6th selection of the first common AFL-NFL draft. He was the first ever first-round draft pick to sign with the American Football League’s Denver Broncos where he was known simply as “The Franchise.”
Little led American Professional Football in rushing for the six-year period from 1968 to 1973. He retired as the 7th leading rusher in Professional Football history with 6,323 yards rushing and 54 touchdowns. As a Denver Broncos, Little was team captain in his rookie season and in his final season.
Little was the first Bronco to have his jersey number retired (#44).
