Jim Taylor was born into a musical family in western North Carolina. "He was a gritty, classic player on the Lombardi teams and a key figure of those great championship runs. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. As the Packers’ dynasty grew, so too did Taylor become the symbol of power in the awesome Green Bay attack. Playing on a bitter-cold day, Taylor engaged in a personal duel with the New York Giants' outstanding defense, led by All-Pro linebacker Sam Huff. Taylor held the Packers' career rushing record for 43 years. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. “Being voted the MVP of the league in 1962 is something that I look back and cherish,” Taylor said. I think it was professional football's finest hour. “Jim Brown will give you that leg (to tackle) and then take it away from you,” Lombardi said. It wasn't until the final two games on the West Coast that Scooter McLean gave Taylor his chance. In his nine years with the Packers, Taylor gained his 8,207 yards on 1,811 carries for a 4.5 average. Taylor was 83. Teen equestrian kills self near stable after mom tells her to ride slower, What's wrong with Mitch? Taylor spent 10 seasons in the NFL after being drafted in the second round out of LSU in 1958. “If Taylor went up to get a program, Huff was supposed to hit him. Wherever Taylor went, Huff went with him,” Kramer told The Associated Press in 2008. Our deepest condolences go out to his wife, Helen, and their family and friends.". KitchenAid cooking tools 40% off for Amazon flash sale, Saks Off 5th takes up to 60 percent off outerwear, accessories and more, Put your best foot forward on Zoom with this Logitech professional webcam, The best holiday gifts you can buy on Zulily right now, Coach gives away free card case for orders over $250, Adele shows off slimmed-down look in 'SNL' teaser, Jared and Ivanka threaten to sue Lincoln Project over Times Square ads. Kenny Day, a basketball coach was a fine gentleman and I certainly admired him, and he gave me the strength and confidence to go on and to be an a athletic. Jim was a throwback to an earlier era, who ran with a fierceness no one could match. Lombardi depended upon him to get the needed short yardage whether it was for a first down or a touchdown. His grandparents had their own ragtime band and his mother had a degree in music from Columbia College. It was just the beginning. He spent the first 10 weeks of his rookie season languishing on the bench behind veteran Howie Ferguson and Hornung, who was in his second year. Thanks for contacting us. Thank you. Presenter: Marie Lombardi. Taylor surpassed 1,000 yards rushing five straight seasons from 1960 to 1964, including a league-high 1,474 yards when the Packers went 13-1 en route to winning the 1962 NFL championship. Born Sept. 20, 1935, in Baton Rouge, La. In 1961, Taylor ran for 1,307 yards and scored an NFL-best 15 touchdowns as the Packers rolled to a 37-0 victory over the Giants in Green Bay for Lombardi’s first title. Jim always looked like he could still play. I want to congratulate the enshrinees and to compliment the Hall of Fame on their fine selection this year, and to thank Jimmy Taylor for making me a part of it, it is truly a highlight for me. He Taylor ran for five straight 1,000-yard seasons from 1960-64 and led the Packers seven consecutive times in rushing. He ran for 1,474 yards and 19 TDs in 14 games, and scored the only touchdown in the Packers’ 16-7 victory over the New York Giants for the second of his four titles. "No human being could have taken the punishment he got today.". The next year would be Taylor’s finest. Jim carried 31 times for 85 yards and scored Green Bay's only touchdown in a 16-7 victory. “Jim Taylor will give it to you and then ram it through your chest.”. Jim Taylor will give it to you and then ram it through your chest!". The thing about Jimmy is he really likes people. Terms of Use Get the latest odds on all the top sports. Thousand-yard seasons became a specialty for Taylor. Pro Football Hall of Fame fullback Jim Taylor, who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1958-66, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning at a Baton Rouge, La., hospital. I would like to thank a few of those people who had a lot of influence on me, the leadership, patience, understanding. Taylor also had one of the lowest fumble rates in NFL history. Wakely & Sons, 33 Sparrow Road, Yeovil. While Taylor finished his career as the NFL's second leading all-time rusher, he played at virtually the same time as record-holder Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns.

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