Westown in Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Jim Taylor
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
1. Jim Taylor Marker
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Jim Taylor was a five-time Pro Bowl running back during the Green Bay Packers "Glory Years" of the 1960's. Taylor was the first member of the Vince Lombardi Packers to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1976). He rushed for more than 1,000 yards five consecutive seasons from 1960-1964 and set a NFL record with 19 rushing touchdowns in 1962. Taylor was a key ingredient to one of the NFL's most formidable backfields alongside quarterback Bart Starr and fellow running back Paul Hornung. Taylor led the Packers to four NFL Championships including Super Bowl I in 1966, and is the Packers' all-time leading ground gainer with 8,207 yards. Heading into the 2001 season, Taylor was the NFL's 16th ranking career rusher with 8,597 yards over his 10 seasons. Before his Packer days, Taylor had a stellar collegiate career at Louisiana State University where he set school records for rushing attempts (162) and rushing touchdowns (12) and was named LSU's MVP, All-Southeastern Conference and All American. Inducted - 2001
Jim Taylor was a five-time Pro Bowl running back during the Green Bay Packers "Glory Years" of the 1960's. Taylor was the first member of the Vince Lombardi Packers to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1976). He rushed for more than 1,000 yards five consecutive seasons from 1960-1964 and set a NFL record with 19 rushing touchdowns in 1962. Taylor was a key ingredient to one of the NFL's most formidable backfields alongside quarterback Bart Starr and fellow running back Paul Hornung. Taylor led the Packers to four NFL Championships including Super Bowl I in 1966, and is the Packers' all-time leading ground gainer with 8,207 yards. Heading into the 2001 season, Taylor was the NFL's 16th ranking career rusher with 8,597 yards over his 10 seasons. Before his Packer days, Taylor had a stellar collegiate career at Louisiana State University where he set school records for rushing attempts (162) and rushing touchdowns (12) and was named LSU's MVP, All-Southeastern Conference and All American. Inducted - 2001
Erected 2001 by Presented to the Hall of Fame by the Green Bay Packers.
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Location. 43° 2.517′ N, 87° 54.967′ W. Marker is in
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Milwaukee County. It is in Westown. Marker is on North 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milwaukee WI 53203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. The Marker is part of the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame which is located on the east side of the UW-Panther Arena along North 4th Street.
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
2. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
3. Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Plaque
Photographed By Devon Polzar, July 10, 2016
4. UW Milwaukee Panther Arena
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