Bobby Taylor (Canadian football)
Bobby Taylor (born March 5, 1941) was a Canadian Football League receiver who played for the Calgary Stampeders, Toronto Argonauts, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Edmonton Eskimos. He attended Clarkson University from 1961-1962.
| Born: | March 5, 1941 Barrow-in-Furness, England |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1961–1965 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1966–1970 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1971 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1971–1973 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 1974 | Toronto Argonauts |
| CFL East All-Star | 1969 |
In his fourteen-year career he caught 521 receptions for a total of 8,203 yards and 50 touchdowns. Taylor's 56 catches led the CFL in 1968.[1]
He was Toronto's nominee for Most Outstanding Canadian player in 1968[2] and 1969.[3]
Taylor played minor league hockey, as well, from 1962-1970 in the EHL, WHL, AHL, and CPHL.[4]
References
- Toronto Star, Tuesday 5 November 1968, page 11.
- Toronto Star, Tuesday 5 November 1968, page 11.
- Toronto Star, Tuesday 21 October 1969, page 16.
- "Bob Taylor Stats and Profile". hockeydb.com.
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