Floyd Little, Class of 2010

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Floyd Little was the Denver Broncos' #1 draft choice in 1967.

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A multi-dimensional player Little combined his rushing talents with great hands and also served as a return man for the Denver Broncos.

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A five-time Pro Bowl pick, Little amassed more than 12,000 all-purpose yards during his career that spanned from 1967 to 1975.

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Little, who led the AFL in punt returns as a rookie, totaled 893 yards on 81 career punt returns and returned 104 kickoffs for 2,523 yards in his nine-season career.

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Little, the sixth player selected overall in the 1967 draft, made an immediate impact on the football field.

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Little (center) celebrates his announcement to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with fellow class members Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith.

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Floyd Little deliveres his Enshrinement speech from Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium on Aug. 7, 2010.

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Floyd Little arrived at Syracuse University in the footsteps of Ernie Davis and Jim Brown. He wasted little time in making a name for himself as a premier running back for the Orange.

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Little's scored a career-high five touchdowns in a game against Kansas as a sophomore.

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Little amassed nearly 5,000 all-purpose yards in his three seasons at Syracuse. He gained 2,704 yards rushing, 845 yards via punt returns, another 797 yards on kickoff returns and passed for 19 yards.

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In November 2005 Syracuse University retired the number 44. Little, Jim Brown, and Ernie Davis all wore number 44 while playing football for the Orange.

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Floyd Little addresses the media following his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Floyd Little is measured for his gold jacket.

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Sculptor Blair Buswell takes measurements for Floyd Little's Hall of Fame bust.

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Little poses with his son, Marc, following his Enshrinement speech. Marc served as Floyd's presenter.

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Floyd Little's Hall of Fame mural.

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Floyd Little was carried off the field after becoming the Broncos first 1,000-yard rusher in 1971.

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Floyd Little and his family rejoice on Feb. 6, 2010 moments after hearing he had been elected to the Hall of Fame.