Jimmy Taylor
Louisiana Legends Gala
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Awards
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1999-06-23
Duration: 00:04:45
Subjects: Sports | Football players | Taylor, Jim, 1935-
Contributors:
- Weill, Gus Host
- Taylor, Jimmy Speaker
Description
This segment from the 1999 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Jimmy Taylor accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Taylor, a native of Baton Rouge, played college football at LSU and professional football with the Green Bay Packers from 1958-1966 and the New Orleans Saints in their inaugural year in 1967. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1976. Host: Gus Weill