Robert Taylor (American football coach)

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 1971.[1]

Robert Taylor
Biographical details
Born(1940-02-05)February 5, 1940
Columbia, South Carolina
DiedJune 4, 2006(2006-06-04) (aged 66)
New York, New York
Playing career
1959–1962Maryland Eastern Shore
1963–1964New York Giants
1965–1967Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1968Toronto Argonauts
Position(s)Defensive end, defensive tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1969–1971Maryland Eastern Shore

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, first for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1965–1967) and then the Toronto Argonauts (1968).[3]

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