Bruce Taylor (American football)

Bruce Taylor
Position(s)
Cornerback
Jersey #(s)
44
Born May 28, 1948 (1948-05-28) (age 63)
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Career information
Year(s) 19701977
NFL Draft 1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17
College Boston
Professional teams
Career stats
Interceptions 18
INT yards 201
Games 109
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

Bruce Lawrence Taylor (born May 28, 1948 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1st round of the 1970 NFL Draft. A 6'0", 184 lbs. cornerback from Boston University, Taylor played in eight NFL seasons and spent his entire career with the 49ers from 1970-1977. He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1971 season. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997.

Taylor graduated in 1966 from Perth Amboy High School.[1]

References

Preceded by
Joe Greene
Defensive Rookie of the Year
1970
Succeeded by
Isiah Robertson