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32. Otis Taylor

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32. Otis Taylor

It may seem like a lifetime ago, but when Hall of Fame Quarterback Len Dawson was looking for a serious threat, it was Otis Taylor who was the target.  In fact, it was Taylor who caught half of the passes for the Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl IV victory.

From Prairie View A&M, Taylor was a star in the AFL and a major reason the Chiefs were so good.  He was their top receiver and rewarded them with a 1,297-yard season in 1966.  He was still productive after the NFL/AFL merger and led the league in receiving yards with 1,110 in 1971. 

Unfortunately, for Otis Taylor and other great Wide Receivers of his generation, today’s wideouts put up much higher numbers in the open NFL, which makes Taylor’s numbers seem average (7,306 with 57 TDs).  As Len Dawson will tell you, Otis Taylor was anything but average.



Should Otis Taylor be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 92.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 3.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.4%
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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1981
  • Position: Wide Receiver
  • Games Played: 130
  • Notable Statistics: 101 Games Started
    410 Receptions
    7,306 Receiving Yards
    57 Receiving Touchdowns
    30 Rushing Attempts
    161 Rushing Yards
    3 Rushing Touchdowns
    2 Kick Returns
    0 Kick Return Yards
    0 Pass Completions
    1 Pass Attempt
    95 Approximate Value

    7 Playoff Games
    7 Playoff Games Started
    27 Receptions
    481 Receiving Yards
    2 Receiving Touchdowns
  • Played For: Kansas City Chiefs
  • College: Prairie View
  • Drafted: 15th Round, 203rd Overall in 1965
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (1) (Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl IV)
    AFL Champion (2) (Kansas City Chiefs 1966 & 1969)
    UPI AFC MVP (1) (1971)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1966 & 1971)
    Pro Bowl Selection (2) (1971 & 1972)
    AFL All-Star (1) (1966)
    Most Receiving Yards (1) (1971)
    Most Receiving Touchdowns (1) (1967)
    Most Yards per Reception (1) (1966)
    Most Receiving Yards per Game (1) (1971)
    Highest Approximate Value (1) (AFL) (1966)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten MVP Finishes:
    2nd in 1971

    Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1966)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (4) (1966, 1967, 1971 & 1972)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (4) (1966, 1967, 1971 & 1972)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (5) (1965, 1966, 1967, 1969 & 1971)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Reception (1) (1966)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (5) (1966, 1967, 1969, 1971 & 1972)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (2) (1967 & 1969)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (3) (1966, 1967 & 1971)
    Top Ten Finishes: Points Scored (1) (1967)
    Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (1) (1966)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 34. Yards per Reception: 17.8
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: Semi-Finalist: 2023 & 2026

Should Otis Taylor be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 92.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 3.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 2.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.4%
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