Billy Taylor (running back, born 1949)

Billy Taylor
Taylor playing for Michigan in 1970
No. 20, 42
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1949-01-07) January 7, 1949
Hoxie, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolBarberton (Barberton, Ohio)
CollegeMichigan
NFL draft1972: 5th round, 109th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights

William Lewis Taylor (born January 7, 1949) is a former professional American and Canadian football running back who played for Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) after starring for the University of Michigan Wolverines. At Michigan, he became an All-American and broke the school record for career rushing yardage and finished second to Tom Harmon in scoring.