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Billy Taylor (running back, born 1949)
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William Lewis Taylor (born January 7, 1949) is a former professional American and Canadian football running back who played for Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) after starring for the University of Michigan Wolverines. At Michigan, he became an All-American and broke the school record for career rushing yardage and finished second to Tom Harmon in scoring.[1]
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Position: | Running back |
Personal information | |
Born: | (1949-01-07) January 7, 1949 (age 75) Hoxie, Arkansas, U.S. |
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Barberton (Barberton, Ohio) |
College: | Michigan |
NFL draft: | 1972 / Round: 5 / Pick: 109 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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