Hall of Fame wide receiver Charley Taylor died on Saturday at 80 years old, the Washington Commanders announced.
The star wide receiver and running back was selected No. 3 in the 1964 draft and spent 14 years of his professional career with the franchise. He led Washington to its first Super Bowl appearance.
The owners of the team released a statement about Taylor's death.
“He represented the organization with excellence and class over three decades as a player and coach,” Dan and Tanya Snyder said, in part. “Charley was a great man and will be sorely missed by all.