About Joseph Taylor
Lived 1850 – 1888 (aged 37). Joseph Taylor was a British association football player.
Joseph Taylor (16 December 1850 – 4 October 1888) was a Scottish amateur footballer who played for Scotland in the first ever international football match against England in 1872.
Taylor is regarded as an important figure in early international football, playing in all of Scotland's first six international games, and captaining them on two occasions. A fullback, Taylor played for Queen's Park with whom he won the Scottish Cup in 1874, 1875 and 1876.
His final international appearance came in the first international match against Wales on 25 March 1876. After retirement from football in 1877, Taylor was appointed Club President of Queen's Park.
Honours Scottish Cup: 1874, 1875, 1876
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph Taylor?
Scottish footballer (1851-1888)
When was Joseph Taylor born?
Joseph Taylor was born on 16 December 1850 in Dunoon.
When did Joseph Taylor die?
Joseph Taylor died on 5 October 1888 in Glasgow.
What was Joseph Taylor's occupation?
Joseph Taylor was an association football player.
What nationality was Joseph Taylor?
Joseph Taylor was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph Taylor (footballer, born 1850)
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