The Packers are all smiles after a 37-0 shellacking of the New York Giants in the 1961 NFL Championship game. It would be Vince Lombardi's first of 5 League Titles he would win with Green Bay. Pictured left to right - Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Vince Lombardi & kicker Ben Agajanian.
Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Vince Lombardi & Ben Agajanian celebrate at the 1961 NFL Championship
Packers Jim Taylor and Chiefs Sherrill Headrick come face-to-face in Super Bowl I. The Packers were crowned World Champions this day with a 35-10 win. The Packer blockers are Jerry Kramer and Bob Skoronski while Chief #85 is Chuck Hurston.
Jim Taylor, Packers and Sherrill Headrick, Chiefs - Super Bowl I
Saints fullback Jim Taylor powers over behind center Joe Wendryhoski in 1967 season opener at Tulane Stadium. After 9 seasons in Green Bay Taylor joined the expansion Saints in 1967. His offensive line was clearly not of the calibre he was used to to Green Bay as he only managed 390 yards and 2 touchdowns. That's Ram Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen at the left.
Merlin Olsen Rams, Jim Taylor Saints, 1967 NFL
Jim Taylor dives over the Pittsburgh Steelers defense to score. We think this is from the Packers 33-14 win in 1963. If so that makes the Packer quarterback at left John Roach and it's Pro Bowlers Lou Michaels and Myron Pottios trying to stop Taylor. The other Steelers then may be lineman Frank Atkinson - #73 and Safety Jim Bradshaw, #24.
Jim Taylor Scores on Pittsburgh Steelers Defense in 1963
A familiar site in the early 1960s - Packers quarterback Bart Starr handing off to Jim Taylor. Here it's against the Giants and defenders Tom Scott & Dick Lynch can be seen in the background. In 1961 the Bart Starr threw 3 touchdowns in the NFL Title game as the Packers dominated the Giants 37-0.
Bart Starr and Jim Taylor of the Packers against the Giants in 1961
Paul Hornung gets enough containment on Rams great Deacon Jones to let Packers fullback Jim Taylor slip by in this 1960s Packers/Rams showdown. The packers at the far left look like Tight End Marv Fleming and tackle Bob Skoronski.
Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung Run at Deacon Jones of the Rams
Not sure who the defender is, but he's going to have to hold on a lot better than that to bring down Packers great Jim Taylor. Taylor is still the #2 All-Time Leading Rusher for the Packers with 8207 yards. Photo credit goes to the sports photographer legend Rob Riger.
Jim Taylor, Packers Fullback
Green Bay runner Jim Taylor finds the going tough against Joe Schmidt, Wayne Walker, Dick LeBeau and the rest of the Detroit defense here in this early 1960s contest between the Packers and Lions.
Joe Schmidt and Dick LeBeau stop Jim Taylor in the early 1960s NFL
Fuzzy Thurston leads the way for Green Bay fullback Jim Taylor against the Philadelphia defense. We think this is from the Packers 49-0 blowout of the Eagles in 1962 when Taylor rushed for 149 yards and 4 touchdowns. That would make it from Chuck Bednarik's, #60 at the left, last season. Also seen here are rookie Bobby Richards (#68) tangled up with guard Jerry Kramer and #55, linebacker Maxie Baughan is also seen.
Jim Taylor and Fuzzy Thurston againts the Eagles in 1962
Jim Taylor can only watch as Paul Hornung gets man-handled by Eagles Chuck Bednarik and Jess Richardson.
Chuck Bednarik defends against Paul Hornung
Packer fullback Jim Taylor dashes into a mud-covered hole in the Cleveland Browns defense during the 1965 NFL Title game. Packer lineman on the left are Fuzzy Thurston (#63) and Ken Bowman (#57). The Brown defender engaged with Bowman looks like Middle Linebacker Vince Costello while the other could be Dick Modzelewski. Bart Starr is to the far right. Taylor rushed for 96 yards as the Packers would come out on top 23-12.
Jim Taylor runs behind Ken Bowman and Fuzzy Thurston in the 1965 NFL Title Game vs Cleveland
Eagles linebacker steps up to put the stop on Packer fullback Jimmy Taylor during the 1960 NFL Championship game. It was Bednarik, with the help of rookie Bobby Jackson, that stopped Taylor on the last play of the game to give the Eagles the League Title.
Chuck Bednarik stops Jim Taylor during the 1960 NFL Championship
Packers fullback Jim Taylor carries against the New York Giants in the 1962 NFL Championship. The Packers would win in the end 16-7.In his book "On Football" Vince Lombardi made the comment that it was "one of the most bitterly fought games I've eve seen". Giant #82 is linebacker Tom Scott.
Jim Taylor carries against Tom Scott and the NY York Giants defense in 1962
Eagles rookie Maxie Baughan (#55) moves in to stop a diving Jim Taylor. This quite possibly comes from the 1960 NFL Championship game where the Eagles defeated the Packers 17-13. If so, that would mean #78 is lineman Marion Campbell who would later coach the Eagles in the 80s.
Jim Taylor against Maxie Baughan, Marion Campbell and the 1960 Philadelphia Eagles
Sam Huff in pursuit of Jim Taylor - Old School NFL
Packers fullback Jim Taylor along with the diagram of a off-tackle slant play. Taken from a the 1962 sports magazine, Charley Connerly's All Pro Football.
Jim Taylor and the Taylor Slant
Rookie Dick Butkus leads the Chicago Bears defense in a goal-line stand against Jerry Kramer & Jim Taylor of the Green Bay Packers in 1965. Also seen is #76, Packers tackle Bob Skoronski and that's QB Zeke Bratkowski in the background.
Jim Taylor dives over Jerry Kramer and Rookie Dick Butkus
Packers great Jim Taylor runs past Giants defensive tackle Rosey Grier (#76) and over (we think) cornerback Dick Lynch. The picture is from the 1962 Giants-Packers NFL Title game. Taylor was the games leading ground gainer with 85 yards and a touchdown as Green Bay came out on top 16-7.
Jim Taylor runs past Rosey Grier in the 1962 NFL Title Game
Pat Fischer (#37) and with the help of few other Cardinals, stop Packers great Jim Taylor (#31) during a 1963. Taylor scored 2 touchdowns in the 30-7 Packers win. We think the Packer behind Taylor is #76 - Bob Skoronski.
Pat Fischer of the Cardinals defense stops Jim Taylor of the Packers in 1963
The great Jim Taylor ended his 10-year NFL Hall of Fame career in 1967 with the expansion New Orleans Saints. Though much hype was made about his role with the NFL's newest franchise he had one of his least productive years as a pro. 9 years later he was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Jim Taylor, 1967 New Orleans Saints Photo
Packers fullback Jim Taylor seems to almost make his own hole as he bursts through the Pittsburgh Steelers defense in 1960. The Steelers defenders shown here are Fred Williamson (#46), George Tarasovic (#82) and John Reger (#50).Packers QB Bart Starr (#15) watches from behind.
Jim Taylor bursts through George Tarasovic, Fred Williamson and John Reger of the 1960 Steelers
Jim Taylor (#31) of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball during a circa 1960s game against the New York Giants. Packer #85 is tight end Max McGee and Giant #75 is Hall of Famer Jim Katcavage - photo credit Jim Riger
Jim Taylor & Max McGee against Jim Katcavage and the NY Giants defense
New Orleans Saints fullback Jim Taylor (#31) falls forward surrounded by Dallas Cowboy defenders led by All Pro Linebacker Chuck Howley (#54).
Jim Taylor, Saints and Chuck Howley of the Cowboys in 1967
Two of many greats the Green Bay Packers featured during their domination of the 1960s decade. Hall of Famers Bart Starr (#15) an Jim Taylor (#31)
Jim Taylor and Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers
Packers fullback Jimmy Taylor (#31) runs over Colts defender Jerry Logan (#20).
Jim Taylor Stings Jerry Logan of the Colts
Some of the the Big Name Runners of the 1962 NFL season featured on the back cover of Charlie Conerly's 1962 All Pro Football magazine - the NFL's Jim Taylor & Paul Hornung along with Abner Haynes & Billy Cannon of the AFL.
Billy Cannon, Jim Taylor, Paul Hornung and Abner Haynes
Some Old School NFL. Packers and Lion. Lion Alex Karras (#71) pursues down the line as Bart Starr (#15) pitches to Jim Taylor (#31) as the bruising fullback goes wide. Also pictured is Hall of Fame Offensive Tackle Forrest Gregg (#75).
Packers vs Lions | Bart Starr, Alex Karras, Forrest Gregg, & Jim Taylor
Jim Taylor runs makes his way through the congestion of the Browns defense during the 1965 NFL Title game between the Packers and Browns. That day the Pack came away with a 23-12 win and the season Championship. Taylor carried the ball 27 times gaining 96 yards. Those Identifiable through the mud and snow are Browns Bill Glass (#80) and Walter Beach (#49). Packers are, Taylor (#31) and veteran tight end Bill Anderson (#88) on the ground.
The Packers Jim Taylor carries against the Cleveland Browns in the 1965 NFL Title Game
Classic Packers-Bears clash in the early 1960s. As linebacker Bill George (#61) gazes intently at Bart Starr (#15) watching for some indication of the developing plays direction, Bears lineman Earl Leggett (#61) makes advances despite the objections of Packers guard Fuzzy Thurston (#63). Fullback Jimmy Taylor (#31) gets ready to assist.
Bart Starr passing against Bill George and Earl Leggett of the Bears
Packers fullback Jimmy Taylor (#31) runs against the stout defense of Bears of the early 1960s. Packers lineman Forrest Gregg (#75) & Jerry Kramer (#64) are shown along with longtime Bears JC Caroline (#25), Fred Williams (#75).
The Packers Jimmy Taylor runs through the Chicago Bears Defense
As a Bear defender lays a ferocious hit on the Packers Jim Taylor, the ball hits the ground as Doug Atkins (#81) and Grambling product Rosey Taylor (#24) get set to pounce on it.
Jim Taylor Fumbles as Doug Atkins & Rosey Taylor Move In
In the early 1960s there was a determined effort to bring Professional Football to the city of New Orleans. To test the market the NFL had established teams play exhibition games to gauge interest. Here is a game program for a 1964 contest at Tulane Stadium between the Packers and Cardinals with LSU star Jim Taylor on the cover.
Jim Taylor on a 1964 Exhibition Game Program Played at Tulane Stadium
Some 1966 NFL action - Dallas and Green Bay. Green Bay Hall of Fame Legend Bart Starr (#15) gets set to hand off to Jim Taylor (#31) as Jerry Kramer (#64) and Forrest Gregg (#75) provide the up-front blocking. Cowboy #71 looks like rookie Willie Townes.
Bart Starr Hands off to Jim Taylor against Dallas in 1966
A sketch of the Packer great done by renowned sports artist of the 1960s Robert Riger. Thanks to the Robert Riger Living Trust for this image.
A Drawing of Jim Taylor by Artist Robert Riger
As fellow Packer Bart Starr looks on the Hall of Fame fullback churns out yards on the field.
Packers Fullback Jim Taylor
A couple of Green Bay Packer Legends - Quarterback Bart Starr (#15) and fullback Jimmy Taylor (#31)
Packer Greats Bart Starr and Jim Taylor in 1965
Hall of Fame members Jim Taylor and Chuck Bedarnik clash on the gridiron. During the 1960 NFL Championship, Bednarik made a game-saving tackle on Taylor in the open field then supposedly sat on him while the final seconds of the game ticked off. The Eagles won 17-13.
Chuck Bednarik Tackles Jim Taylor
One of the legendary battles of the Old School NFL. The clashes of Jim Taylor of the Packers and Sam Huff of the Giants were always fierce and intense. Here Huff brings Taylor down with a tackle that would almost certainly be illegal in today's game.
Sam Huff Horse Collars Jim Taylor
When the New Orleans Saints joined the NFL in 1967 Louisiana native Jim Taylor insisted he end his career there. Here he is with quarterback Gary Cuozzo who was also signed with high hopes for Saints fans.
Jim Taylor and Gary Cuozzo as Saints
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One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
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Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jim Taylor
Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
Jim Taylor
One of the most recognized fullbacks of the NFL in the 1960s Taylor was a major contributor to the success of Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packer teams. Rushed for almost 8600 yards in his 10-year career. Inducted in to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1976.
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Green Bay's All-Pro Offense of the 1960s
Fuzzy Thurston (#63), Bart Starr (#15), Jim Taylor (#31) and Paul Hornung (#5)
Fuzzy Thurston, Bart Starr, Jim Taylor, Paul Hornung
