Tom J. Taylor

Thomas Joseph Taylor (February 10, 1934 – April 27, 2014) was an American college football coach. He was the head football coach for Albion College from 1969 to 1972.

Early life and playing career Taylor was born on February 10, 1934, in Newberry, Michigan, to Pat and Marie Taylor. He played high school football for Newberry High School in Newberry, Michigan, under head coach Morley Fraser. He was a member of three straight championship teams for Newberry between 1949 and 1951. He capped off his high school career as an All-State player in 1951. He was also named Albion's MVP for three consecutive seasons from 1956 to 1958. He participated in the All-American Bowl following his senior season. In 1962, he earned his Master's Degree in education from Northern Michigan University.

Coaching career Taylor began his coaching career as the head football coach for Clarkston High School. He maintained that post for three seasons. In 1962, he rejoined Fraser for his third stint alongside him, this time as Albion's line coach. In seven season as an assistant, he helped lead the team to four Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAA) and an undefeated season in 1965. In four seasons as head coach he led the team to a 13–20–2 record. In his first season, he led the team to an undefeated 8–0 record and a MIAA conference championship. In 1973, he was hired as the running backs coach for Northern Michigan under head coach Rae Drake. He also became the fourth player in Albion football history to have their number retired.

Taylor was married to Dorothy and they had five children together. He died on April 27, 2014, in Marquette, Michigan.

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