In 1971 the NFL's Pro Bowl featured the best players from the newly merged league. The NFL now consisted of the National and American Football conferences. Here Bob Griese (dolphins) and Floyd Little (Broncos) execute a pass play against Gary Larsen (Vikings) and Bob Lilly (Cowboys). Larry Wilson (Cardinals) can be seen in the background. The NFC would win the first Pro Bowl 27-6.
Bob Griese, Bob Lilly, Gary Larsen & Floyd Little at the 1971 NFL Pro Bowl
Floyd Little of the Denver Broncos - still the franchise's #2 All-Time rushing Leader with 6323 yards and #2 Rushing Touchdown Leader with 43.
Floyd Little, Denver Broncos Running Back 1967-1975
With 901 yards, Floyd Little of the Denver Broncos led the AFC in rushing in 1970 and the entire NFL in 1971 with 1133.
Floyd Little, Denver Broncos Running Back
AFC Pro Bowler Floyd Little (#44) breaks through for a score against Philadelphia in 1971. Eagles defenders pictured are Richard Harris (#84), Tim Rossovich (#82), Steve Zabel (#89) and Eagles All-Pro Bill Bradley (#28). Broncos quarterback Don Horn (#13) is seen in backfield.
Floyd Little of Denver scores on Tim Rossovich & Bill Bradley of the Eagles Defense in 1971
The Broncos 1st-round pick Floyd Little of Syracuse.
Denver Broncos Rookie Floyd Little in 1967
Broncos runner Floyd Little gets behind George Goeddeke (#67) as he makes yardage against the Boston Patriots defense. Pictured for the patriots are Larry Eisenhauer (#72), Jim Cheyunski (#50) and Houston Antwine (#65).
Floyd Little follows a blocker against the Patriots
Face off between Cowboys linebacker Lee Roy Jordan (#55) and Broncos runner Floyd Little (#44) in 1973.
The Cowboys Lee Roy Jordan faces off on the Broncos Floyd Little
With 1133 yards on the ground, Floyd Little was the NFL's top ground gainer in 1971. He also wracked up 1388 Total Yards from scrimmage that was #1 as well.
Floyd Little, the 1971 NFL Rushing Leader
Denver Broncos Floyd Little stretching before game
Broncos runner Floyd Little is surrounded by the Rams Defense in 1972. The Broncos pulled out a 16-10 win over Los Angeles as Little had 79 rushing yards. Ram defenders pictured are linebacker Isiah Robertson (#58), defensive end Jack Youngblood (#85) & cornerback Gene Howard (#21).
Floyd Little runs through the Rams Defense in 1972
Broncos runner Floyd Little gets behind offensive lineman Larron Jackson.
Floyd Little and Larron Jackson of the Denver Broncos
Floyd Little of the Denver Broncos
Floyd Little
Broncos Runner Floyd Little
He was very active as Kick and Punt returner during his career. Averaged 11.0 yards on 81 Punt returns and 24.3 on 104 Kick Returns. Also pictured is #37, Jacque MacKinnon during his sole year as a Raider after 9 seasons with the Chargers.
Floyd Little returns against the Raiders
