Fred Taylor
American football player
- April 30, 1920
- July 21, 2013
- 93 years
About Fred Taylor
Fred Taylor, 93, American football coach (Texas Christian University, 1967–1970).
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|Fred Alvin Taylor (April 30, 1920 – July 21, 2013) was an American football player and coach. He served as head coach at Texas Christian University from 1967 to 1970, compiling a record of 15–25–1 before he was fired following the 1970 season.
Early life and playing career
Taylor was native of Denison, Texas. He played college football at Texas Christian University in 1940 and 1941 before entering the United States Army to serve during World War II. Taylor returned to TCU after the war and served as the football team's captain in 1946.
Death
Taylor died on July 21, 2013.
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