Lawrence Taylor was born on 4th February, 1959 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA is a retired Hall of Fame American football player.

Biography and Career

Taylor played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). He is considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of football, and has been called the greatest defensive player of all time by members of the media, former players, and coaches.

After an All-American career at the University of North Carolina (UNC) (1978–1981), Taylor was drafted by the Giants as the second overall selection in the 1981 NFL Draft. Taylor won several defensive awards after his rookie season. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Taylor was a disruptive fo rce at outside linebacker, and is widely considered to have changed the pass rushing schemes, offensive line play, and offensive formations used in the NFL. Taylor produced double-digit sacks each season from 1984 through 1990, including a career high of 20.5 in 1986. He also won a record three Defensive Player of the Year awards and was named the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his performance during the 1986 season. He was named First-team All-Pro in each of his first nine seasons and was a key member of the Giants' defense, nicknamed "The Big Blue Wrecking Crew", that led New York to victories in Super Bowl XXI and XXV. During the 1980s Taylor, DE Leonard Marshall, and fellow linebackers Carl Banks, Gary Reasons, and Hall of Famer Harry Carson gave the Giants linebacking corps and overall defense a reputation as one of the best in the NFL.

Taylor had a controversial lifestyle, during and after his playing career. His drug abuse escalated after his retirement, and he was jailed three times for attempted drug possession. However, Taylor cleaned up his lifestyle and has lived a sober, drug-free life since 1998. He worked as a color commentator on sporting events for several years after his retirement and, as of 2009, is pursuing a career as an actor.

General Appearance

Birth Name : Lawrence Julius Taylor
Nickname : L.T.
Height : 6' 3" (1.91 m)

Why do we like Lawrence Taylor?

We like Lawrence Taylor because he is a greatest defensive football player

Why is Lawrence Taylor famous?

Lawrence Taylor is famous as Hall of Fame American football player.

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	NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award winners
	North Carolina Tar Heels football players
	People from Williamsburg, Virginia
	Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees
	Sports Hall of Fame of New Jersey

 

Lawrence Taylor Movies
The Waterboy Any Given Sunday Mercy Streets Shaft In Hell The Comebacks Attrition 1st & Ten
Lawrence Taylor Filmography

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Category: Sport Stars  - ( Sport Stars Archive)

Date Added: 26 May '08

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