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My Take
Lawrence Taylor is, to me, one of those rare athletes who didn't just excel but rewrote the rules of his position. A 191-centimeter linebacker out of Williamsburg, Virginia, by way of North Carolina, he terrorized offenses for the New York Giants across thirteen seasons and is routinely called the greatest defensive player in NFL history. Defenders rarely dominate games the way he did, which is exactly why his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction feels almost understated. His later turns into acting and professional wrestling only underline how oversized his persona was. I regard him as a force of nature whose legacy reshaped how the game is played.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lawrence Taylor
- Name (Japanese)
- ローレンス・テイラー
- Reading
- ろーれんす・ていらー
- Born
- February 4, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- actor / American football player / professional wrestler / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Lafayette High School
- University
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lawrence Taylor born?
Born February 4, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Lawrence Taylor from?
Lawrence Taylor is from Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.
What does Lawrence Taylor do?
Lawrence Taylor works as actor, American football player, professional wrestler, film actor.
How tall is Lawrence Taylor?
Lawrence Taylor is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.