Who was football player Charley Taylor?
FOOTBALL legend Charley Taylor played with the Washington Redskins for 13 seasons and is a member of the NFL Hall of Fame.
Taylor passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, aged 80.
Who was football player Charley Taylor?
Charley Taylor was born on September 28, 1941.
From 1964 to 1977, he was a member of the Washington DC-based team, now known as the Commanders.
A Texas native, Taylor participated in a multitude of sports growing up - basketball, football, baseball, and track.
Taylor went on to play college ball at Arizona State University, where he also was a member of the Sun Devils baseball team.
During the 1964 NFL Draft, Taylor was the third overall pick.
He signed with Washington, winning the UPI Rookie of the Year award as a running back.
In 1975, he was inducted into the Arizona State Sports Hall of Fame as a charter member.
He retired in 1977, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984.
What happened to him?
On February 19, 2022, Charley Taylor passed away at an assisted-living facility in Virginia.
A cause of death has yet to be announced.
"We are incredibly saddened to hear the news about the passing of the great Charley Taylor," read a statement from Washington owners, Dan and Tanya Snyder.
They added: "Charley is a member of the Washington Ring of Fame and one of the most decorated players in franchise history. He retired as the NFL's all-time leader in receptions and holds our franchise record for total touchdowns.
"His achievements were recognized by the entire NFL community with his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984.
"He represented the organization with excellence and class over three decades as a player and coach," the statement continued.
"Charley was a great man and will be sorely missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Patricia and the entire Taylor family during this time."
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Was Charley Taylor married?
In 1965, Charley Taylor married his wife, Patricia.
Together, they share three children: Elizabeth, Erica, and Charles, Jr.
What is Charley Taylor's net worth?
According to Idol Net Worth, Charley Taylor had an estimated net worth of around $8million at the time of his death.
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After retiring, he worked as a scout for Washington alongside Bobby Mitchell.
From 1981 until 1993, he served as the receivers coach for the team.
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