Ron Taylor
Australian rules footballer
About Ron Taylor
Lived 1932 – 2015 (aged 82). Ron Taylor was an Australian boxer, australian rules football player and police officer.
Ronald James Taylor (20 July 1932 – 4 February 2015 ) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne and St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Taylor made his debut as a 20-year-old in 1953 but didn't have a full season until 1955, when he managed 15 games. In 1955 he kicked three goals in a game against Essendon at Windy Hill.
He was more successful as an amateur boxer, winning the Australian heavyweight title in 1959. This effort saw him represent Australia at the 1960 Rome Olympics, in the heavyweight division. Taylor was eliminated after being KO'd in the Preliminaries by American Percy Price.
1960 Olympic results Below is the record of Ron Taylor, an Australian heavyweight boxer who competed at the 1960 Rome Olympics:
Round of 32: bye Round of 16: lost to Percy Price (United States) by second-round knockout
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ron Taylor?
Australian rules footballer (1932-2015)
When was Ron Taylor born?
Ron Taylor was born on 20 July 1932.
When did Ron Taylor die?
Ron Taylor died on 4 February 2015.
What was Ron Taylor's occupation?
Ron Taylor was a boxer, australian rules football player and police officer.
What nationality was Ron Taylor?
Ron Taylor was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ron Taylor (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Taylor. https://biography.guide/ron-taylor-boxer/
MLA: "Ron Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-taylor-boxer/.
Chicago: "Ron Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-taylor-boxer/.
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