Bruce Taylor (American football)
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | May 28, 1948 Perth Amboy, New Jersey | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 193 lb (88 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Perth Amboy (NJ) | ||||||
| College: | Boston University | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17 | ||||||
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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.
Taylor graduated in 1966 from Perth Amboy High School.[1]
References
- ^ "THE ULTIMATE NEW JERSEY HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK: T-Z AND ALSO...", The Star-Ledger, June 27, 1999. Accessed August 4, 2007.
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