Joe Taylor (cornerback) facts for kids
| Born: | August 27, 1939 Thomasville, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Died: | June 15, 2001 (aged 61) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| College | North Carolina A&T |
| NFL draft | 1962 / Round: 15 / Pick: 209 |
| Drafted by | New York Giants |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1967–1974 | Chicago Bears |
Joseph Lee Taylor (born August 27, 1939 – died June 15, 2001) was an American football player. He was known as a talented cornerback who played his whole eight-year career in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Bears.
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Who Was Joe Taylor?
Joe Taylor was a professional American football player. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. All of his time in the NFL was spent with one team, the Chicago Bears. He was a very important player for them.
Early Life and College Football
Joseph Lee Taylor was born on August 27, 1939. His hometown was Thomasville, Georgia, in the United States. Before playing professionally, Joe went to college at North Carolina A&T State University. He played college football for the North Carolina A&T Aggies.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Joe Taylor was chosen in the 1962 NFL Draft. The New York Giants picked him in the 15th round. He was the 209th player chosen overall that year. However, he started his NFL career a few years later.
Joe Taylor played as a cornerback for the Chicago Bears. He joined the team in 1967. He stayed with the Bears for his entire professional career. He played for them until 1974.
What is a Cornerback?
A cornerback is a defensive position in American football. Their main job is to cover wide receivers from the other team. They try to stop passes from being caught. Cornerbacks also help tackle players who are running with the ball. It's a very fast and important position on the field.
