Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959), nicknamed L.T. , is a retired American football player. The No. 2 pick of the 1981 NFL Draft, Taylor was a ten-time Pro Bowl linebacker and 1986 NFL MVP, playing his entire professional career with the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). He is considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of football, and has been called the greatest defensive player of all time by members of the media, former players, and coaches.

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  • Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959), nicknamed L.T. , is a retired American football player. The No. 2 pick of the 1981 NFL Draft, Taylor was a ten-time Pro Bowl linebacker and 1986 NFL MVP, playing his entire professional career with the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). He is considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of football, and has been called the greatest defensive player of all time by members of the media, former players, and coaches. After an All-American career at the University of North Carolina (UNC) (1978–1981), Taylor was drafted by the Giants as the second overall selection in the 1981 NFL Draft. Although controversy surrounded the selection due to Taylor's contract demands, the two sides quickly resolved the issue. Taylor won several defensive awards after his rookie season. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Taylor was a disruptive force at outside linebacker, and is widely considered to have changed the pass rushing schemes, offensive line play, and offensive formations used in the NFL. Taylor produced double-digit sacks each season from 1984 through 1990, including a career high of 20.5 in 1986. He also won a record three Defensive Player of the Year awards and was named the league's Most Valuable Player (MVP) for his performance during the 1986 season. He was named first-team All-Pro in each of his first nine seasons and was a key member of the Giants' defense, nicknamed "The Big Blue Wrecking Crew", that led New York to victories in Super Bowl XXI and XXV. During the 1980s Taylor and fellow linebackers Carl Banks, Gary Reasons, and Hall of Famer Harry Carson gave the Giants linebacking corps a reputation as one of the best in the NFL. Taylor had a controversial lifestyle, during and after his playing career. He admitted to using addictive drugs such as cocaine as early as his second year in the NFL, and was suspended several times by the league for failing drug tests. His drug abuse escalated after his retirement, and he was jailed three times for attempted drug possession. However, Taylor cleaned up his lifestyle and has lived a sober, drug-free life since 1998. He worked as a color commentator on sporting events for several years after his retirement and, as of 2009, is pursuing a career as an actor.
  • Lawrence Taylor genannt L.T. , war einer der dominierenden Linebacker im American Football der 1980er und 1990er Jahre.
  • Lawrence Julius Taylor, né le 4 février 1959 à Williamsburg (Virginie), est un ancien joueur de football américain de la NFL. Il est considéré comme l'un des plus grands joueurs défensifs de l'histoire de la ligue.
  • Lawrence Julius Taylor er en tidligere amerikansk fotballspiller, hans posisjon var linebacker. Han spilte hele sin profesjonelle karriere hos New York Giants. Taylor er den mest sackende spilleren i NFLs historie med 132. Han har også utført 1.088 taklinger. Taylor regnes som en av de beste linebackerne i NFLs historie. Han ble medlem av Football Hall Of Fame i 1999. Lawrence har i løpet av karrieren vært utestengt to ganger for brudd på dopingbestemmelsene.
  • Lawrence Taylor, född 1959, är en amerikansk utövare av amerikansk fotboll känd som L.T. Spelade linebacker och var känd för hans förmåga att hantera quarterbacken. Efter sin karriär inom fotboll så började han som skådespelare och spelade sig själv i Any Given Sunday.
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  • Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959), nicknamed L.T. , is a retired American football player. The No. 2 pick of the 1981 NFL Draft, Taylor was a ten-time Pro Bowl linebacker and 1986 NFL MVP, playing his entire professional career with the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). He is considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of football, and has been called the greatest defensive player of all time by members of the media, former players, and coaches.
  • Lawrence Taylor genannt L.T. , war einer der dominierenden Linebacker im American Football der 1980er und 1990er Jahre.
  • Lawrence Julius Taylor, né le 4 février 1959 à Williamsburg (Virginie), est un ancien joueur de football américain de la NFL. Il est considéré comme l'un des plus grands joueurs défensifs de l'histoire de la ligue.
  • Lawrence Julius Taylor er en tidligere amerikansk fotballspiller, hans posisjon var linebacker. Han spilte hele sin profesjonelle karriere hos New York Giants. Taylor er den mest sackende spilleren i NFLs historie med 132. Han har også utført 1.088 taklinger. Taylor regnes som en av de beste linebackerne i NFLs historie. Han ble medlem av Football Hall Of Fame i 1999. Lawrence har i løpet av karrieren vært utestengt to ganger for brudd på dopingbestemmelsene.
  • Lawrence Taylor, född 1959, är en amerikansk utövare av amerikansk fotboll känd som L.T. Spelade linebacker och var känd för hans förmåga att hantera quarterbacken. Efter sin karriär inom fotboll så började han som skådespelare och spelade sig själv i Any Given Sunday.
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