Jim Taylor
American footballer (1935-2018) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 83
James Charles Taylor was an American professional football player who was a fullback 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.
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Bart Starr Teammate at Green Bay Packers, 1958-1966
Paul Hornung Teammate at Green Bay Packers, 1958-1966
Willie Davis Teammate at Green Bay Packers, 1960-1966- Herb Adderley Teammate at Green Bay Packers, 1961-1966
- Willie Wood Teammate at Green Bay Packers, 1960-1966
Bob Skoronski Teammate at Green Bay Packers, 1959-1966- Doug Hart Teammate at Green Bay Packers, 1964-1966
Zeke Bratkowski Teammate at Green Bay Packers, 1963-1966
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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. He was recognized as the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) after winning the rushing title in 1962, beating out Jim Brown. An aggressive player and fluent trash talker, Taylor developed several personal rivalries throughout his career, most notably with New York Giants linebacker Sam Huff. This confrontational attitude, combined with his tenacious running style, a penchant for contact, and ability to both withstand and deliver blows, earned him a reputation as one of the league's toughest players.
