About Alec Tayler
Lived 1892 – 1964 (aged 72). Alec Tayler was an australian rules football player.
Alexander "Alec" Tayler (16 May 1892 – 30 October 1964) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Football Tayler joined Geelong from Lara at the beginning of the 1923 season. His performances in the Geelong junior team quickly gained attention, after his third game it was stated that "this player on present form can hardly be overlooked for League football." He made his senior debut in July in a victory against Carlton and played five games as a half forward. He dropped out of the team after contracting influenza and was stated to be returning via the seconds but never again played a senior game. Tayler was still playing with Geelong reserves in 1925.
Death Alec Tayler died in Geelong on 30 October 1964 and is buried at Geelong Eastern Cemetery.
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Who was Alec Tayler?
Australian rules footballer (1892-1964)
When was Alec Tayler born?
Alec Tayler was born on 16 May 1892.
When did Alec Tayler die?
Alec Tayler died on 30 October 1964 in Geelong.
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Alec Tayler was an australian rules football player.
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