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John Taylor
Jan 1, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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Isn't he running a trucking company?
Jan 1, 2013 at 12:00 PM
- GNielsen
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From Wiki: "Taylor used to own a trucking company but still drives a truck and leads a pretty quiet life off the field. His only moments in any sort of spotlight come when he's participating in celebrity golf events, such as ones sponsored by his alma mater, Delaware State. In 2005, he was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. He currently lives in Clovis, California."
Jan 1, 2013 at 12:02 PM
- GNielsen
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Taylor had great hands and wicked moves - very under-rated. And, what a class act, playing opposite Jerry Rice and never the slightest bitterness or whining about his chances. Taylor owns two of the greatest moments in Niner history: obviously, the catch at the end of the '88 season's Superbowl, but also that incredible Rams game where he took two different short slants from Montana and turned both of them into 90-yard TD's. Great player.
Jan 1, 2013 at 12:06 PM
- 49erRider
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He's still driving truck. My girlfriend's father knows him personally.
Jan 1, 2013 at 12:09 PM
- Kaepmandu
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Playing second fiddle to the GOAT is not to shabby...A good example of Eddy D. taking care of ALL his players.
Jan 1, 2013 at 1:19 PM
- fip24
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Originally posted by 49erRider:
He's still driving truck. My girlfriend's father knows him personally.
Does he drive for himself (owner operator) or as an employee for another company?
[ Edited by fip24 on Jan 1, 2013 at 1:20 PM ]
Jan 1, 2013 at 1:21 PM
- SoCal9er
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He probably still has a devastating straight-arm. 
Jan 1, 2013 at 1:32 PM
- LasVegasWally
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He sure did play at a very high level.
First class guy and one tough mother!
First class guy and one tough mother!
Jan 1, 2013 at 1:39 PM
- Toronto49er
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Jan 1, 2013 at 1:45 PM
- ninergold
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He was a very underrated downfield blocker, too. Class act.
Jan 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM
- JTsBiggestFan
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Loved JT, perhaps my favorite Niner, hence my screen name.
To the OP, there's a pic of him on here participating at a training camp event at the Stick this past summer signing autographs....pretty cool that he was there.
To the OP, there's a pic of him on here participating at a training camp event at the Stick this past summer signing autographs....pretty cool that he was there.
Jan 1, 2013 at 1:49 PM
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Originally posted by 49erRider:
He's still driving truck. My girlfriend's father knows him personally.
How can we bring him back for a webchat or something through 49ers.com?
Taylor was very shy with the media after that drug suspension in 1988. Would love to hear more from him.
Jan 1, 2013 at 1:52 PM
- GNielsen
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Originally posted by Toronto49er:
Boy, that looks like a relaxed group that is pretty sure they're going to win. Those were the days. And, when did guy stop wearing knee pads.
Jan 1, 2013 at 2:30 PM
- ProfessorKel
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Originally posted by GNielsen:
Originally posted by Toronto49er:
Boy, that looks like a relaxed group that is pretty sure they're going to win. Those were the days. And, when did guy stop wearing knee pads.
I sure wish we went back to white shoes and striped socks. When a franchise has as much history as the 49ers do, there are certain things, if anything, that you just shouldn't change.
... like shoe/sock color combinations