Robert Taylor (gridiron football)

For other people named Robert Taylor, see Robert Taylor (disambiguation).

Robert Taylor
Biographical details
Born(1940-02-05)February 5, 1940
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 2006(2006-06-04) (aged 66)
New York, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1959–1962Maryland Eastern Shore
1963–1964New York Giants
1965–1967Winnipeg Blue Bombers
1968Toronto Argonauts
Position(s)Defensive end, defensive tackle
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1969–1970Maryland State / Eastern Shore
Head coaching record
Overall2–15

Robert F. Taylor (February 5, 1940 – June 4, 2006) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at his alma mater, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, from 1969 to 1970, compiling a record of 2–15.[1]

Taylor was selected by the New York Giants in the 1963 NFL draft.[2] He spent two seasons with the Giants before playing four more seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL), first for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1965–1967) and then the Toronto Argonauts (1968).[3]

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
Maryland State / Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (1969–1970)
1969 Maryland State 1–7 1–5 14th
1970 Maryland Eastern Shore 1–8 1–5 8th (Northern)
Maryland State / Maryland Eastern Shore: 2–15 2–10
Total: 2–15

References

  1. ^ "Robert F. Taylor" (PDF). University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Bob Taylor". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Robert Taylor". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 30, 2018.