Robert Taylor (gridiron football)

Bob Taylor
No. 65, 72, 24
PositionsDefensive end  Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1940-02-05)February 5, 1940
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 2006(2006-06-04) (aged 66)
New York, New York, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolLucy Craft Laney
(Augusta, Georgia)
CollegeMaryland Eastern Shore (1959-1962)
NFL draft1963: 9th round, 125th overall pick
Career history
Playing
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
  • Maryland State / Eastern Shore (1969-1970)
    Head coach
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries2
Sacks0.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Head coaching record
Career2–15–0 (.118)

Robert F. Taylor (February 5, 1940 – June 4, 2006) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at his alma mater, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, from 1969 to 1970, compiling a record of 2–15.[1]

Taylor was selected by the New York Giants in the 1963 NFL draft.[2] He spent two seasons with the Giants before playing four more seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), first for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1965–1967) and then the Toronto Argonauts (1968).[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Maryland State / Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1969–1970)
1969 Maryland State 1–7 1–5 14th
1970 Maryland Eastern Shore 1–8 1–5 8th (Northern)
Maryland State / Maryland Eastern Shore: 2–15 2–10
Total: 2–15

References

  1. ^ "Robert F. Taylor" (PDF). University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Bob Taylor". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Robert Taylor". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.