The funeral of Chiefs legend Otis Taylor was a poignant reminder that his legacy was about much more than the game he helped make what it is today.

Legendary Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Otis Taylor, who helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in 1970, died Thursday, the team announced. He was 80.

A Denver musician who was expelled from school over 50 years ago as a result of racial hair discrimination received an honorary diploma.

After his career as a player ended, Taylor made Kansas City his permanent home. Former Kansas City Chiefs great Otis Taylor has been overlooked by the Pro Football Hall of Fame for decades.

In 1966, a couple months before he was set to graduate, Otis Taylor was told he needed to cut his short afro or he'd be kicked out. Now, 57 years after he left, he has received a diploma.

Otis Taylor, who helped the Chiefs reach two of the first four Super Bowls including a victory in Super Bowl IV, died at the age of 80 on Thursday, his family confirmed.

Otis Taylor, the longtime Chiefs wide receiver who along with quarterback Len Dawson formed one of the NFL's dynamic duos, died Thursday after more than a decade of health problems. He was 80.

Otis Taylor, a speedy wide receiver who spent 11 seasons with the Chiefs, has died at the age of 80.

Otis’ legacy will live forever as a member of the Chiefs Hall of Fame.” Taylor played for the Chiefs from 1965-1975. He had 410 receptions, 7,306 yards and 57 touchdowns during his 11-year career.

By TORI MASON Click here for updates on this story DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — A musician who was expelled from a Denver high school over 50 years ago received his diploma. Otis Taylor was kicked ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Otis Taylor, the longtime Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who along with quarterback Len Dawson formed one of the NFL’s dynamic duos, died Thursday after more than a ...