About Walter Taylor
Lived 1872 – 1960 (aged 88). Walter Taylor was an American head coach and american football player.
Walter Herron Taylor III (July 5, 1872 – August 1, 1960) was an American college football coach. He was the first head football coach at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in Lexington, Virginia, serving for the 1891 season and compiling a record of 3–0–1. Taylor was the son of banker, lawyer, soldier, politician, author, and railroad executive Walter H. Taylor, who was also an aide-de-camp to Robert E. Lee.
VMI did compete in one football game in 1873, but no records were kept on the coach. The one-game season was a loss to Washington and Lee.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Taylor?
American football coach (1872-1960)
When was Walter Taylor born?
Walter Taylor was born on 5 July 1872 in Norfolk, Virginia.
When did Walter Taylor die?
Walter Taylor died on 1 August 1960 in Norfolk, Virginia.
What was Walter Taylor's occupation?
Walter Taylor was a head coach and american football player.
What nationality was Walter Taylor?
Walter Taylor was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Walter Taylor (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Taylor. https://biography.guide/walter-taylor-head-coach/
MLA: "Walter Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-taylor-head-coach/.
Chicago: "Walter Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-taylor-head-coach/.
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