Lawrence Taylor: Quick Facts


Facts

Also Known As Lawrence Julius Taylor
Born February 4, 1959 (age 67) • Williamsburg • Virginia
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1999) • Super Bowl (1991) • Super Bowl (1987) • All-America team (1980) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1999) • 1 NFL Most Valuable Player award • 2 Super Bowl championships • 8 All-Pro selections • 10 Pro Bowl selections • 1986 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year • 1982 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year • 1981 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year • 1981 Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year • 1986 Bert Bell Award (Player of the Year)
Education University of North Carolina
Height/Weight 6 ft 3 inches, 237 lb (1.90 m, 107 kg)
Position linebacker
Jersey Number 56 (New York Giants, 1981–1993)
Draft Drafted by the New York Giants in the first round (second overall) of the 1981 NFL draft.
Games Played 184
Sacks 132.5

Top Questions

How many times did Lawrence Taylor win the MVP?
Lawrence Taylor won one NFL Most Valuable Player award.
How tall was Lawrence Taylor?
Lawrence Taylor was 6 ft 3 inches, 237 lb (1.90 m, 107 kg).
When was Lawrence Taylor inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Lawrence Taylor was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
What college did Lawrence Taylor attend?
Lawrence Taylor attended the University of North Carolina.
When was Lawrence Taylor born?
Lawrence Taylor was born on February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.
How many times was Lawrence Taylor selected to the Pro Bowl?
Lawrence Taylor was selected to the Pro Bowl 10 times.
What position did Lawrence Taylor play?
Lawrence Taylor played linebacker.
How many Super Bowls did Lawrence Taylor win?
Lawrence Taylor won two Super Bowl championships.

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