About Jeff Taylor
Lived 1960 – 2020 (aged 59–60). Jeff Taylor was an American basketball player.
Jeffrey Taylor (January 1, 1960 – March 2020) was an American professional basketball player. He played for three years at Texas Tech University, before being drafted by the Houston Rockets in the 1982 NBA draft. Taylor played one season with the Rockets in the 1982-83 NBA season, and another with the Detroit Pistons in the 1986-87 NBA season.
After his NBA career ended, he continued playing in Europe, eventually settling in Sweden, in 1998 he led the Norrköping Dolphins to a Swedish championship. His son, Jeffery played college basketball at Vanderbilt, and was selected in the 2012 NBA draft by the Charlotte Bobcats.
Taylor's death was announced by Texas Tech on March 5, 2020. No exact death date was given. He was 60 years old.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jeff Taylor?
American basketball player (1960-2020)
When was Jeff Taylor born?
Jeff Taylor was born on 1 January 1960 in Blytheville.
When did Jeff Taylor die?
Jeff Taylor died in 2020.
What was Jeff Taylor's occupation?
Jeff Taylor was a basketball player.
What nationality was Jeff Taylor?
Jeff Taylor was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jeff Taylor (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jeff Taylor. https://biography.guide/jeff-taylor-basketball-player/
MLA: "Jeff Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jeff-taylor-basketball-player/.
Chicago: "Jeff Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jeff-taylor-basketball-player/.
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