About Jack Taylor
Lived 1872 – 1949 (aged 77). Jack Taylor was a British association football player.
John Daniel Taylor (27 January 1872 – 21 February 1949) was a Scottish professional footballer.
Career Born in Dumbarton in 1872, Taylor started off his career at local club Dumbarton In 1896 Taylor was signed by English club Everton where he played in a number of positions. He was the only Everton player to feature in the FA Cup Finals of 1897, 1906 and 1907, finishing on the winning side in 1906.
In the 1910 FA Cup semi-final against Barnsley Taylor was struck by the ball in the throat, damaging his larynx. This effectively ended his professional career and he was transferred to amateurs South Liverpool. Taylor is currently one of only 6 players to make 400 Football League appearances for Everton, making 456 in all competitions, 7th in the club's all-time appearance chart.
Death Taylor died in Liverpool on February 21, 1949, aged 77.
Honours Dumbarton Scottish League: 1890–91, 1891–92 Scottish Cup runner-up: 1890–91 Dumbartonshire Cup: 1890–91, 1891–92, 1892–93 League Charity Cup: 1890–91
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Who was Jack Taylor?
Scottish professional footballer, born 1872
When was Jack Taylor born?
Jack Taylor was born on 27 January 1872 in Dumbarton.
When did Jack Taylor die?
Jack Taylor died on 21 February 1949.
What was Jack Taylor's occupation?
Jack Taylor was an association football player.
What nationality was Jack Taylor?
Jack Taylor was British.
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· DBpedia: Jack Taylor (footballer, born 1872)
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