Terry Rosalind Taylor (October 4, 1952 – November 14, 2023) was an American sports editor. She was the first woman to be a sports editor for the Associated Press. Taylor died from cancer at her home in Paoli, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 2023, at the age of 71.[1]

Early life and education

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Terry Taylor was born in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Her mother was an administrative assistant for the Internal Revenue Service.[2]

She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Temple University where she also worked at the campus newspaper.[2]

Career

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She worked at The Charlotte News and later joined the Associated Press in 1977.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Terry Taylor, first woman AP sports editor, dies at age 71
  2. ^ a b c Sandomir, Richard (November 24, 2023). "Terry Taylor, First Woman Named Sports Editor of The A.P., Dies at 71". Retrieved November 27, 2023.