Jim Taylor
Inducted:
1976
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
214 lb (97 kg)
Born:
September 20, 1935
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:
October 13, 2018
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Position:
Fullback
College:
LSU (1954; 1956–1957)
Jim Taylor was one of the toughest and most reliable power runners of the 1960s, forming the heart of Vince Lombardi’s famed Green Bay Packers offense. Known for his punishing style, balance, and relentless drive, Taylor became the perfect complement to Paul Hornung, giving the Packers one of the league’s most feared backfields. He topped 1,000 rushing yards five straight seasons and delivered his finest year in 1962, winning NFL MVP and leading the league in rushing— the only player to interrupt Jim Brown’s dominance of the era.
Taylor played an essential role in Green Bay’s championship run, helping the Packers secure four NFL titles and victory in the first-ever Super Bowl. His consistency, toughness, and competitive spirit made him a defining figure of Lombardi’s dynasty. Taylor was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1976, solidifying his place as one of the premier fullbacks in NFL history.
Taylor's Awards and Honors
- Super Bowl champion (I)
- 4× NFL champion (1961, 1962, 1965, 1966)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1960–1962)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1963, 1964, 1966)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1960–1964)
- 2× NFL rushing touchdowns leader (1961, 1962)
NFL Records
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1962)
- NFL rushing yards leader (1962)
- NFL scoring leader (1962)
- NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
- Only player to lead the league in rushing during Jim Brown’s career (1962)
- One of the few fullbacks with 5 straight 1,000-yard seasons
NFL Teams
Green Bay Packers (1958–1966)
New Orleans Saints (1967)
NFL Draft:
1958: 2nd round, 15th overall pick
Green Bay Packers
Number Worn:
31
NFL Stats
Seasons:
10 (1958-1967)
Games Played:
133
Games started:
118
Rushing yards:
8,597
Rushing average:
4.4
Rushing touchdowns:
83
Receptions:
225
Receiving yards:
1,756
Receiving touchdowns:
10
