Bobby Taylor (born March 5, 1941) was a

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receiver who played for the Calgary Stampeders,

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, and

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. Bobby attended Clarkson University from 1961-1962. In his fourteen-year career he caught 521 receptions for a total of 8,203 yards and 50 touchdowns. Taylor's 56 catches led the CFL in 1968. He was Toronto's nominee for Most Outstanding Canadian player in

1968 The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – "Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * Januar ...

and

1969 This year is notable for Apollo 11's first landing on the moon. Events January * January 4 – The Government of Spain hands over Ifni to Morocco. * January 5 **Ariana Afghan Airlines Flight 701 crashes into a house on its approach to ...

. Bobby played minor league hockey, as well, from 1962-1970 in the EHL, WHL, AHL, and CPHL. Bobby also owns what is commonly held as the oldest running pub in Toronto. The Black Bull Tavern on Queen St. https://tayloronhistory.com/2017/12/15/history-of-torontos-black-bull-tavern/

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1941 births Living people Calgary Stampeders players Canadian football wide receivers Canadian players of Canadian football English players of Canadian football Edmonton Elks players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Sportspeople from Barrow-in-Furness Canadian football people from Toronto Toronto Argonauts players English emigrants to Canada {{Canadianfootball-widereceiver-stub