John Taylor
Canadian Football player
About John Taylor
Lived 1925 – 2005 (aged 80). John Taylor was a Canadian gridiron football player.
A native Montrealer, Taylor played football with Westhill High School, and later attended McGill University. He enlisted in the Navy during the Second World War. He first won the Grey Cup with the champion St. Hyacinthe-Donnacona Navy team, and scored that game's only touchdown. He was a player with the inaugural Montreal Alouettes in 1946 and was part of the Larks first Grey Cup championship. He played 38 games for the Als over 5 seasons.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Taylor?
Canadian Football player (1925-2005)
When was John Taylor born?
John Taylor was born on 21 October 1925 in Montreal.
When did John Taylor die?
John Taylor died on 26 December 2005.
What was John Taylor's occupation?
John Taylor was a gridiron football player.
What nationality was John Taylor?
John Taylor was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Taylor (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Taylor. https://biography.guide/john-taylor-gridiron-football-player/
MLA: "John Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-taylor-gridiron-football-player/.
Chicago: "John Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-taylor-gridiron-football-player/.
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