About Robert Taylor
Lived 1940 – 2006 (aged 66). Robert Taylor was an American american football player.
Robert F. Taylor (February 5, 1940 – June 4, 2006) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at his alma mater, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, from 1969 to 1970, compiling a record of 2–15.
Taylor was selected by the New York Giants in the ninth round of the 1963 NFL draft. He spent two seasons with the Giants before playing four more seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), first for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1965–1967) and then the Toronto Argonauts (1968).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Robert Taylor?
American football player, coach (1940-2006)
When was Robert Taylor born?
Robert Taylor was born on 5 February 1940 in Columbia.
When did Robert Taylor die?
Robert Taylor died on 4 June 2006 in Manhattan.
What was Robert Taylor's occupation?
Robert Taylor was an american football player.
What nationality was Robert Taylor?
Robert Taylor was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Robert Taylor (gridiron football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Taylor. https://biography.guide/robert-taylor-american-football-player/
MLA: "Robert Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-taylor-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Robert Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-taylor-american-football-player/.
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