American american football linebacker
Born: February 4, 1959
Lawrence Taylor, born on February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a retired American football player widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. Taylor played as a linebacker for the New York Giants from 1981 to 1993. He was known for his exceptional speed, strength, and aggressive playing style.
Selected as the second overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft, Taylor quickly made an impact, earning the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Over his illustrious career, he amassed numerous accolades, including two Super Bowl championships with the Giants (in 1986 and 1990) and three NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards. Taylor was a ten-time Pro Bowl selection and named to the First Team All-Pro eight times.
Off the field, Taylor’s life was marked by both success and controversy, including legal issues and struggles with substance abuse. Despite these challenges, his impact on the game of football is undeniable, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999. Lawrence Taylor’s legacy extends beyond his playing days, leaving an indelible mark on the sport as an iconic figure in the history of the NFL.
Lawrence Taylor’s 5 most popular quotes
- You try to stay within the rules for the sake of the game, but you can always turn up the intensity.
- There are guys who want to shoot the last shot and others who want to pass off. I want that last shot.
- You can’t tell them anything, but hopefully they will learn from the example and won’t have to go through it.
- And once you cross over into that world, no matter how strong you are, you have to pay the price.
- Taking them out of the picture, so to speak, what football really is—the savagery, the core root of football—doesn’t change. It really puts the real in football.
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