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40. Altie Taylor

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40. Altie Taylor
At one time the Detroit Lions leading rusher, Altie Taylor was a Detroit Lion for seven of his eight seasons and was named the Offensive MVP by the team in 1973.  Taylor would have over 6,000 All-Purpose Yards as a Lion with 30 Touchdowns.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Running Back
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd Round, 34th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/28/69.
  • Departed: Traded to the Houston Oilers in August of 1976.
  • Games Played: 91
  • Notable Statistics: 83 Games Started
    1,165 Rushing Attempts
    4,297 Rushing Yards
    24 Rushing Touchdowns
    173 Receptions
    1,522 Receiving Yards
    6 Receiving Touchdowns
    12 Kick Returns
    295 Kick Return Yards
    67 Approximate Value

    1 Playoff Game
    9 Rushing Attempts
    16 Rushing Yards
    2 Receptions
    7 Receiving Yards
  • Major Accolades and Awards: None.
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