Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Arthur Marshall has died after a long battle with stomach cancer. He was 57 years old.
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Marshall was born in Hephzibah, Georgia, and played college football as a George Bulldog before signing with the Broncos. He signed as an undrafted free agent following the 1992 NFL Draft.
During his five-year career, Marshall spent two seasons with the Broncos, and three with New York Giants before retiring at age 33.
Arthur Marshall With the Denver Broncos
During Arthur Marshall’s short, yet impactful time with the Denver Broncos, he quickly became Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway’s No. 2 wide receiver. In his first season in 1992, Marshall tallied 26 receptions for 493 yards and one touchdown.
While impressive for an undrafted free agent, Marshall also delivered one of the longest touchdown passes by a non-QB as a rookie. In Week 14, Marshall threw an 81-yard touchdown pass to teammate Cedric Tillman against the Dallas Cowboys, tying the record for longest pass by a non-QB until 2003.
After two seasons, Marshall recorded 54 receptions for 853 yards and three touchdowns in 32 games with the Broncos. He also threw two touchdown passes and returned 33 punts for 349 yards and eight kickoffs for 132 yards during his time in Denver.
Marshall was traded to the New York Giants in 1994, however in three seasons on the east coast, he tallied only 414 yards and one touchdown.
Fans React to Arthur Marshall’s Passing
Here’s what people are saying about Marshall on social media:
WFXG FOX 54: “The community is remembering Arthur Marshall, a Hephzibah High School hall‑of‑famer and former UGA and NFL wide receiver, who passed away Wednesday after a battle with stomach cancer.”
“He’s somebody that’s touched a lot of people through his play on the field, but also through giving back to the community,” a fan said from his hometown. “For a while he came back and coached at his Alma Mater, and then he’s also given back in different ways… his name alone brings smiles to the people around him.”
@renmusb1: “Arthur Marshall died; the former Giants and Broncos wide receiver was 57. Marshall, who died Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 57 after reportedly battling stomach cancer, never forgot where he came from. The Denver Broncos signed Marshall as an undrafted free agent in May 1992. His best season came as a rookie, when he caught 26 passes for 493 yards and a touchdown, and earned a place on the All-Rookie team.”
Bill Nelson: “In a 1992 game against the Dallas Cowboys, Arthur threw an 81 yard touchdown pass to equal the NFL record for longest touchdown pass by a non quarterback. Arthur Marshall lost his battle with stomach cancer yesterday at the age of 57. #RIP”
Former Broncos Wide Receiver Dies at 57 Following a Battle With Cancer