Bruce Taylor (American football)

Bruce Lawrence Taylor (born May 28, 1948 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round of the 1970 NFL Draft. A 6'0", 184 lbs. cornerback from Boston University, Taylor played in eight NFL seasons and spent his entire career with the 49ers from 1970-1977. He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1971 season. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997.

Bruce Taylor
No. 44
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1948-05-28) May 28, 1948
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Perth Amboy (NJ)
College:Boston University
NFL Draft:1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Pro Bowl selection (1971
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1970)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:18
INT yards:201
Games:109
Player stats at NFL.com

Taylor graduated in 1966 from Perth Amboy High School.[1]

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