A Washington football legend who made eight Pro Bowls and was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984, Charley Taylor has passed away at the age of 80.
Taylor was a Redskins star who played from 1964-1977. No. 42 was the third overall pick of the 1964 draft after leaving Arizona State and he posted 1,569 yards from scrimmage during his rookie season. He earned earned AP Rookie of the Year honors before going on to star at running back, split end and wide receiver.
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After retiring from his playing career, Taylor spent 13 years as the team’s wide receivers coach, and his career as a coach and player left an indelible mark on the franchise.