Lyle Alzado

Alzado took a step backward as did the Broncos with a 6–8 record. The 1975 season brought change as Alzado moved to defensive tackle. He was an amateur boxer and in 1979 fought an exhibition match against Muhammad Ali.

Alzado died after a battle with brain cancer in 1992 at the age of 43. Lyle Martin Alzado (April 3 1949 – May 14 1992) was a professional American football defensive end of the National Football League famous for his intense and intimidating style of play.