Fred Taylor (American football coach) facts for kids
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 30, 1920 Gunter, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 2013 (aged 93) Granbury, Texas, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1940–1941 | TCU |
| 1945–1946 | TCU |
| Position(s) | End |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1948–1950 | Lubbock HS (TX) (assistant) |
| 1951 | Miller HS (TX) (assistant) |
| 1952 | Victoria HS (TX) |
| 1953–1966 | TCU (assistant) |
| 1967–1970 | TCU |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 15–25–1 (college) |
Fred Alvin Taylor (born April 30, 1920 – died July 21, 2013) was an American football player and coach. He was born in Gunter, Texas. He is best known for being the head coach at Texas Christian University (TCU) from 1967 to 1970. During his time as head coach, his team's record was 15 wins, 25 losses, and 1 tie.
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Early Life and Football Playing Days
Fred Taylor grew up in Denison, Texas. He loved football and played for the Texas Christian University (TCU) team in 1940 and 1941.
His college football career was paused when he joined the United States Army. He served during World War II, a very big global conflict. After the war ended, Taylor returned to TCU. In 1946, he was chosen to be the captain of the football team.
Coaching Career Highlights
After his playing days, Fred Taylor became a football coach. He started as an assistant coach at Lubbock High School in Texas from 1948 to 1950. He then worked at Miller High School as an assistant in 1951. In 1952, he became a head coach at Victoria High School.
From 1953 to 1966, Taylor returned to TCU as an assistant coach. He helped the team for many years before getting a bigger role.
Leading the TCU Horned Frogs
In 1967, Fred Taylor became the head coach of the TCU Horned Frogs. He led the team for four seasons, from 1967 to 1970.
During his time as head coach, the team played in the Southwest Conference. His overall record at TCU was 15 wins, 25 losses, and 1 tie. He left the head coach position after the 1970 season.
Later Life and Passing
Fred Taylor passed away on July 21, 2013, in Granbury, Texas. He was 93 years old.
