The associated press named taylor the leagues most valuable player that year, although he saved his best for last. Packers legend taylor living well at age 77 fox sports. Here is how maxymuk describes jim taylor dick schaap wrote so many articles and books about and with the 1960s packers that he was practically an honorary teammate. Though the legendary and bruising fullback is far removed from plowing over. For ten seasons 1958 to 1967, he played at the fullback position in the national football league with the green bay packers and new orleans. So drafting jonathan taylor would provide an immediate boost and longterm protection. Led by legendary head coach vince lombardi and 10 future hall of famersincluding bart starr, jim taylor, forrest gregg, willie davis and ray nitschkethey were the decisive winners of super bowl i, defeating the kansas city chiefs and upholding the superiority of the national football league over. Limitedtime super discount the 5mvp signed green bay packers proline helmet signed by paul hornung, jim taylor, bart starr, brett favre, and aaron rodgers. Jul 28, 2015 right guard jerry kramer of the green bay packers played in the nfl for 11 years.
Taylor played on the great packer teams and was the leagues mvp in 1962. And the least deserving player in the pro football hall of fame is. James charles taylor september 20, 1935 october, 2018 was an american football. The green bay packers family was saddened to learn of jim taylors. During the course of his career, taylor was a key offense force on vince lombardis dynasty packer squads and played on four nfl. Green bay packers jim taylor collectibles are at the official online retailer of the nfl. He left his mark in the nfl and in the green bay record book. Hall of fame fullback jim taylor, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards in five straight seasons with the green bay packers, died saturday morning at the age of 83, the team announced.
Unfortunately, most of the stuff on his green bay packer. I enjoyed learning about taylors early life and his postfootball career. Jim taylor, iconic member of lombardiera packers, passes away at. The green bay packers have had some great running backs, but one of, if not the best, was jim taylor page 2. Official green bay packers jim taylor collectibles, jim. Oct, 2018 coach vince lombardi, left, congratulates fullback jim taylor of the green bay packers after taylor learned he had been named played of the year in the national football league by an associated. Dick schaap wrote so many articles and books about and with the 1960s packers that he was. With hornung moved to halfback and jim taylor at fullback, lombardi had his. Green bay now has 1,075 yards for the season and leads the. Taylor had a great career as a member of the packers, as he gained 8,207 yards and scored 81 touchdowns on the ground in nine seasons in green.
Oct, 2018 jim taylor, the ferocious hall of fame fullback who embodied the green bay packers unstoppable ground game during the vince lombardi era and helped the team win four nfl titles and the first. In 1961, taylor ran for 1,307 yards and scored an nflbest 15 touchdowns as the packers rolled to a 370 victory over the giants in green bay. Lsu and green bay packers football great jimmy taylor, photographed aug. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Fullback jim taylor 1935 2018 helped lead vince lombardis green bay packers to four nfl championship titles in the 1960s and a victory over the kansas city chiefs in super bowl i in 1967. Jim was a throwback to an earlier era, who ran with a fierceness no one could match. Mar 29, 2020 michigan coach jim harbaugh on taylor.
Jim taylor fullback 19352018, american football player jim taylor tackle, american college football player jim taylor footballer, born 1907 19071987, australian rules footballer for st kilda. Packers legendary rb jim taylor dead at age 83 new york post. Green bay packers football 1966 vintage sports memorabilia. As the packers dynasty grew, so too did taylor become the symbol of power in the awesome green bay attack. The team says a family friend told the packers he died early saturday.
When vince lombardi took over the green bay coaching reins in 1959, fullback jim taylor became the packers breadandbutter guy. Hall of fame fullback jim taylor of the green bay packers has died at 83. Featuring the packers jim taylor running through the. Green bay packer fullback jim taylor, who gained 141 yards in 490 packer win over philadelphia, sunday, nov. He died unexpectedly at a hospital in his hometown of baton rouge, louisiana, the team said. The green bay packers have had some great running backs, but one of, if not the best, was jim taylor page 2 with 31 days left until the start of the nfl season, our countdown to the big day. Thousandyard seasons became a specialty for taylor.
A tough and brutal runner and the driving force for the packer offense. Taylor surpassed 1,000 yards rushing five straight seasons from 1960 to 1964, including a leaguehigh 1,474 yards when the packers went 1 en route to winning the 1962 nfl championship. Lombardi depended upon him to get the needed short yardage whether it was for a first down or a touchdown. The green bay packers family was saddened to learn of jim taylors passing this morning, said packers presidentceo mark murphy. Jim taylor held the packers career rushing record for 43 years and was inducted into the pro football hall of fame in 1976.
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Jim taylor was one of the greatest fullbacks of all time playing for lombardis green bay packers. Jim taylor, the bruising fullback who played on four nfl championship teams with the green bay packers of the 1960s and became the first star in coach vince lombardis dynasty to be inducted. Jim taylor hof green bay packers 1964 nfl football trading. He was a gritty, classic player on the lombardi teams and a key. Green bay packers in the 2nd round 15th overall of the 1958 nfl draft. Jim taylor, a hall of fame running back with the green bay packers and an allamerican at lsu, has died. The green bay packers family was saddened to learn of jim taylor s passing this morning, packers president and ceo mark murphy said in. The destination for all national football leaguerelated video on the web. James charles taylor was an american football fullback who played professionally in the national football league for ten seasons, with the green bay packers from 1958 to 1966 and with the expansion new orleans saints in 1967. Jan 09, 20 jim mcmahon body slammed by charles martin bears packers 1986. Its been 46 years since jim taylor last stepped on the field in a green bay packers uniform. Browse our selection of jim taylor autographed packers merchandise, figurines, jim taylor photos, plaques, packers memorabilia, and more at.
Jim taylor, hardrunning hall of fame fullback for green. He caught the short swing passes and blocked with rugged determination. Aaron rodgers, packers beat christian mccaffrey, panthers. Jim taylor, the ferocious hall of fame fullback who embodied the green bay packers unstoppable ground game during the vince lombardi. Oct, 2018 the green bay packers family was saddened to learn of jim taylor s passing this morning, said packers presidentceo mark murphy. He is a member of the green bay packers hall of fame and his number 31 jersey is retired by. Green bay packers vintage football yearbooks for sale ebay. With the packers, taylor was invited to five straight pro bowls and won four nfl championships, as well as a victory in the first super bowl. Jim taylor hof green bay packers 1964 nfl football. Nov 06, 2010 if you wish to know what happpened to the green bay packers, inc. The 1966 green bay packers were one of the greatest teams in professional football history.
Jim taylor, hall of fame fullback for the green bay. In the 1957 nfl draft, the green bay packers used the first overall pick, won as a. Taylor played nine years with the packers and his final season 1967 with the new orleans saints. Featuring the packers jim taylor running through the defense during a big. Oct, 2018 jim taylor, the bruising fullback who played on four n. Get the best deals on green bay packers vintage football yearbooks when you shop the largest online selection.
Jim taylor, the bruising fullback who played on four n. Green bay s top two running backs will be free agents after the 2020 season. Jim mcmahon body slammed by charles martin bears packers 1986. Relive the super bowl xxxi matchup between the green bay packers and the new england patriots by watching this full game replay brought to you. The book is in excellent condition and unscoredfree of any writing. Mar 19, 2020 green bay packers outside linebacker clay matthews 52 rushes the quarterback while being blocked by detroit lions offensive tackle taylor decker 68 during the third quarter of their game sunday, december 30, 2018 at lambeau field in green bay, wis. Jim taylor was one of the best to play in green bay page 2. Green bay packers fullback jim taylor talks to reporters in the locker room after the nfl championship game at lambeau field on jan. Jim taylor pro football hall of fame official site. Jim taylor, a hall of fame running back best remembered for his role on vince lombardis green bay packers, has died at the age of 83. Make offer 1984 green bay packers nfl sports program yearbook. Check out this feature remembering hall of fame fullback jim taylor s legendary green bay packers career. Packers hall of famer, lsu allamerican jim taylor dead at 83.
Kramer was the 39th selection of the 1958 nfl draft, taken in the fourth round by the green bay packers. In nine of those years, fullback jim taylor was his roommate. Jim taylor, hall of fame fullback for the green bay packers. Check out highlights from green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers six touchdown pass half from november 9, 2014 against the chicago. He was recognized as the nfl most valuable player after winning the rushing title in 1962, beating out jim brown. Oct, 2018 hall of fame professional football player. I have covered the green bay packers for several media outlets since 2001, including the milwaukee journal sentinels packer plus and currently.
Two other hall of famers for the packers were taken in this draft. Why drafting jonathan taylor makes perfect sense for the. Jim taylor packer greats signed by green bay packers l. When taylor first came into the nfl 42 years ago as the green bay packers second draft choice out of louisiana state university, the reaction of a lot of people was. Jim taylor, hardrunning hall of fame fullback for green bay. New orleans saints kicker wil lutz drills a 49yard gametying field goal in the waning moments of regulation. In his time in green bay, taylor carried the ball 1,811 times for 8,207 yards and 81 touchdowns. Its no wonder he was elected to both the packers and. Here is a 1969 green bay packers year book the book is in excellent condition and unscoredfree of any writing. Oct, 2018 jim taylor, the ferocious hall of fame fullback who embodied the green bay packers unstoppable ground game during the vince lombardi era and helped the team win four nfl titles and the first super bowl, died saturday. James charles taylor september 20, 1935 october, 2018 was an american football fullback who played professionally in the national football league nfl for ten seasons, with the green bay packers from 1958 to 1966 and with the expansion new orleans saints in 1967. Oct, 2018 hall of fame fullback jim taylor, a principal offensive performer for vince lombardis green bay packers dynasty, died early saturday morning, according to the nfl clubs website. It was past time a book should come out about or by him. Jim taylor, the ferocious hall of fame fullback who embodied the green bay packers unstoppable ground game during the vince lombardi era and.