Willie Taylor (Canadian football)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Offensive tackle • Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 17, 1936 Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 2022 (aged 85) |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Florida A&M |
| NFL draft | 1959: 6th round, 61st overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1961 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1962–1965 | BC Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
Willie Taylor (December 17, 1936 – February 25, 2022) was an American professional football player who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and BC Lions. He won the Grey Cup with the Lions in 1964.[1] He played college football at Florida A&M University and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 1959 NFL draft (Round 6, #61).[2]
Taylor died on February 25, 2022, at the age of 85.[3][1]
References
- ^ a b "Willie Taylor football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
- ^ "Willie Taylor CFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ "Willie Taylor". Fischers Funeral Services. Retrieved October 27, 2023.