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Charley Taylor

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Position: WR
Date of Birth: September 28, 1941
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 210 lbs
First Team: WAS (1964)
Last Team: WAS (1977)

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Charley Taylor - Career Overview

Full Name: Charley Taylor Date of Birth: September 28, 1941 Position: Wide Receiver (WR) Team: Washington Redskins (WAS) Years Active: 1964 - 1977

Career Highlights & Accomplishments

  • Drafted: Selected by the Washington Redskins in the first round (3rd overall pick) of the 1964 NFL Draft.
  • Pro Bowl Selections: 8-time Pro Bowl selection (1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975).
  • All-Pro Honors: Named First-Team All-Pro in 1969 and 1970.
  • Career Stats: Recorded a total of 649 receptions for 9,110 receiving yards and 79 touchdown receptions.
  • Firsts: One of the first players to successfully transition from a running back to a wide receiver in the NFL.
  • Retirement: Retired from professional football after the 1977 season.
  • Hall of Fame: Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984.
  • Legacy: Considered one of the greatest wide receivers of his era and a pioneer in the position.

Coaching Career

  • After retiring as a player, Taylor went on to coach in the NFL, including a stint with the Washington Redskins as a wide receivers coach.

Impact and Recognition

  • Charley Taylor's versatility and skills significantly influenced the role of wide receivers in the NFL.
  • His number 42 jersey was retired by the Washington Redskins in honor of his contributions to the team.

Charley Taylor remains a celebrated figure in the history of the NFL, known for his impressive career and lasting impact on the game.

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