About Fred Taylor
Lived 1920 – 2013 (aged 93). Fred Taylor was an American american football player and american football coach.
Fred Alvin Taylor (April 30, 1920 – July 21, 2013) was an American football player and coach. He served as head coach at Texas Christian University from 1967 to 1970, compiling a record of 15–25–1 before he was fired following the 1970 season.
Early life and playing career Taylor was native of Denison, Texas. He played college football at Texas Christian University in 1940 and 1941 before entering the United States Army to serve during World War II. Taylor returned to TCU after the war and served as the football team's captain in 1946.
Death Taylor died on July 21, 2013.
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Who was Fred Taylor?
American football coach (1920-2013)
When was Fred Taylor born?
Fred Taylor was born on 30 April 1920 in Gunter.
When did Fred Taylor die?
Fred Taylor died on 21 July 2013 in Granbury.
What was Fred Taylor's occupation?
Fred Taylor was an american football player and american football coach.
What nationality was Fred Taylor?
Fred Taylor was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Taylor (American football coach)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Taylor. https://biography.guide/fred-taylor-american-football-player/
MLA: "Fred Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-taylor-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Fred Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-taylor-american-football-player/.
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