[12], From July 2011 to June 2016, Little served as the Special Assistant to the Athletic Director at Syracuse University. Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was featured in The New York Times story “Stopping Online Vitriol at the Roots.” Phillips, an expert on disinformation and political communications, says…, Afton Kapuscinski, assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Psychological Services Center, was interviewed for the USA Today article “Election 2020: Terrified to lose and afraid to hope.” The COVID-19 pandemic and 2020…, Herb Ruffin, associate professor and chair of African American studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the USA Today story “‘Their work will continue’: NBA players prioritizing social justice initiatives over symbolic protests next season.” Many…. [7], Little was a charter member of the Broncos Ring of Fame in 1984, which included Rich Jackson, Lionel Taylor and Goose Gonsoulin.

During his rookie year, Little led the NFL in punt returns with a 16.9-yard average. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies.

“He was a good man,” Washington said through tears. “We hope all will join us to celebrate and honor them.”. After coming forward with his cancer diagnosis, Floyd will need that relentless drive once more. Gianna Floyd, six, said she misses her father, with her mother adding that he would play with her ‘all day long’, Wed 3 Jun 2020 17.51 BST

Their home town of Houston held a memorial march that drew tens of thousands of people on the eighth day of nationwide demonstrations. [10] He was named first-team "All-AFL" in 1969, and made the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl in 1970, 1971 and 1973. We are proud to celebrate them—and in doing so, celebrate SU’s proud history of serving the public good.”. Sports Illustrated, July 26, 2010, The Unexpected Hero by Gary Smith, p.60, Published by Time Inc. Sports Illustrated, July 26, 2010, The Unexpected Hero by Gary Smith, p.63, Published by Time Inc. Sports Illustrated, July 26, 2010, The Unexpected Hero by Gary Smith, p.57, Published by Time Inc. Denver Broncos 50th Anniversary Team (2009), List of NCAA major college yearly punt and kickoff return leaders, "Floyd Little receiving Hall of Fame ring at Sunday's Broncos game", "Renaming of athletic center means a lot to Floyd Little", "Bordentown Military Institute alumni to gather this month", "Floyd Little chooses the Cuse all over again", "Q&A with Floyd Little on role at Syracuse, new doctorate", "Syracuse football legend Floyd Little will leave in June", "Floyd Little on his honorary doctorate: 'It's incredible, "Hall of Famer Floyd Little Diagnosed with Cancer", "Floyd Little has cancer: 'It will be the toughest fight of his life, "Remembering Chadwick Boseman as Floyd Little in 'The Express, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Floyd_Little&oldid=986409176, American Football League All-Star players, National Football League players with retired numbers, Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2017, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Short description is different from Wikidata, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text, Wikipedia articles with SNAC-ID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. On September 15, 2011, the New Haven Athletic Center, billed as the largest scholastic athletics facility in New England, was renamed the Floyd Little Athletic Center. 17 catches for 257 yards and 1 touchdown. He was also recruited by Notre Dame. All rights reserved. “This year’s Orange Circle honorees exemplify the SU tradition of taking on global challenges by finding ways to make an impact on them in a local context,” says SU Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor. [2] He was a three-time All-American at Syracuse University, and 1967 was the sixth selection of the first common AFL-NFL draft. Six-year-old Gianna Floyd told Good Morning America on Tuesday “that [she] miss[ed] him”, describing her father as a fun man who often played with her. Hildegarde and J. Myer Schine Student Center, http://www.syr.edu/alumni/awards/Orange-Circle-Award.html, Members of the Council on Diversity and Inclusion Announced, Faculty and Staff Open Enrollment: Nov. 2-13, Life Takes Aisha Huntley on a Winding, Rewarding Educational Journey, Libraries and Residence Hall Association Collaborate on Orange Quest, New Threats, Familiar Challenges: Maxwell School Responds to COVID-19, “Election 2020: Terrified to lose and afraid to hope.”, “‘Their work will continue’: NBA players prioritizing social justice initiatives over symbolic protests next season.”, Margaret Thompson provides pre-election commentary, “Veterans Usually Vote Strong Republican, But Polls Suggest That May Change This Year.”. The Orange Central Bash is a pinnacle event of the University’s Orange Central celebration, which takes place Oct. 14-17 on the SU campus. 1965: 193 carries for 1065 yards and 14 touchdowns.

She added Floyd was a good father who wanted his daughter “to have the best”. Recipients of the 2010 Orange Circle Award were selected by a cross-campus group of alumni, students, faculty and staff in consultation with the SU National Alumni Board. And just hearing him begging for his life.”. Attendees are asked to R.S.V.P. Margaret Thompson, associate professor of history and political science in the Maxwell School, provided pre-election commentary on WNTQ FM. These altruistic efforts by SU alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students will be recognized during the presentation of the 2010 Orange Circle Awards at this year’s Orange Central Bash on Friday, Oct. 15. All Rights Reserved. [14] [17] Little finished 40th in his class of 140 at the University of Denver law school, from which he received his masters in …

[14][17] Little finished 40th in his class of 140 at the University of Denver law school, from which he received his masters in legal administration degree in 1975. Floyd died last month after Derek Chauvin, a 19-year police veteran, pressed a knee into his neck as he pleaded for air, but eventually stopped moving. Little was recruited by Gen. Douglas MacArthur to play football at the United States Military Academy and had told him that he'd ascend to the rank of general if he enrolled at West Point. 13 catches for 86 yards and 2 touchdowns. In May 2020, former Syracuse teammate Pat Killorin announced that Little had been fighting cancer. [6][19] The event will be hosted by Class of 2010 Pro Football Hall of Famer and SU alumnus Floyd Little ’67 and his wife DeBorah. Little was the first player to lead his conference in rushing for a last place team [7] and the 13th player ever in professional football to rush for at least 1,000 yards in one season.

His wife, DeBorah, confirmed the news with Cuse.com. for the Orange Central Bash and the Orange Circle Awards presentation by Friday, Oct. 8, by e-mailing April Maw at ocbash@syr.edu, or calling (866) 933-3334.

Orange Circle Award recipients will receive a custom-designed sculpture created by SU alumnus Peter Yenawine ’69. Syracuse's football practice facility has a bronze statue of Little alongside Jim Brown and Ernie Davis. On August 7, 2010, Little was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame alongside. George Floyd moved to Minneapolis a few years ago from his native Houston, Texas, seeking new opportunities, following some close friends who had done likewise, and found jobs in the Minnesota city. [12] He was voted in on February 6, 2010, his induction took place in Canton, OH on August 7, 2010.

21 catches for 248 yards and 1 touchdown. Orange Central includes class reunions, special group reunions and Homecoming, all rolled into one exciting weekend. He also threw a touchdown pass to receiver Jerry Simmons in a 1972 upset over the Oakland Raiders. Making him so appealing to the Broncos was the versatility he demonstrated at the collegiate level during his years with the Orangemen. Little is the only three-time All-American running back to compete for the Syracuse University Orangemen. For questions and disability-related accommodations, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-SUALUMS (782-5867) or e-mail sualumni@syr.edu. On May 15, 2016, Little received his honorary doctorate from Syracuse University in Humane Letters. In 1975, Little retired as the NFL's 7th all-time leading rusher with 6,323 yards rushing and 54 total touchdowns (rushing, receiving and returns). The crystal award symbolizes philanthropy’s ever-widening circle of impact and ripple effect of change. Floyd Little Marries. Thompson, an expert on American government and politics, gives her insights on the 2020 presidential election. [9] He was an American Football League All-Star in 1968. Establishing medical havens for families of injured military personnel, laying the foundation for a Syracuse University campus in Los Angeles, helping veterans rebuild their lives, creating sustainable income for women in underdeveloped countries, growing bone marrow donor lists. This page was last edited on 31 October 2020, at 17:43. He led the NFL in combined yards in 1967 and 1968.



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