John Saunders Taylor (February 23, 1875 – 1958) was an American college football player and coach as well as an attorney.
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1875 Norfolk, Virginia |
| Died | 1958 |
| Alma mater | University of Virginia |
| Playing career | |
| 1891–1893 | Johns Hopkins |
| 1894 | Virginia |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1895–1896 | Virginia Tech (assistant) |
| 1898–1908 | Virginia (assistant) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| Southern (1894) | |
| Awards | |
| All-Southern (1895) | |
Early years edit
He was born on February 23, 1875, in Norfolk, Virginia,[1] the son of Walter Herron Taylor.[2]
Johns Hopkins edit
Taylor attended Johns Hopkins University and received a degree in electrical engineering.[3] He played football and baseball.
University of Virginia edit
He then attended the University of Virginia, where he was one of the school's great quarterbacks.[4]
1894 edit
Taylor was selected All-Southern for his one season of work in 1894.[5]
Coaching career edit
He assisted his alma mater and Arlie C. Jones at V. P. I.[6]
References edit
- ^ "1891". Delta Phi Catalogue: 452. 1907.
- ^ "Virginian Athletes". The Times. November 4, 1894. Retrieved April 14, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Johns Hopkins University (1891). Report of the President. p. 92.
- ^ Virginian-Pilot
- ^ "[No title]". The Daily Tar Heel. April 18, 1896. p. 4. Retrieved March 14, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Kevin Edds (November 25, 2011). "A Rivalry's Contentious Roots".
