[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING CHARLEY ROBERT TAYLOR

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the decorated 
football career of Texas native, Charley Robert Taylor.
  Charley Taylor was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, where he first found 
his passion for sports. Taylor began his athletic career by playing 
football during his eighth grade year while attending the then 
segregated Dalworth High School, where he excelled in track, baseball, 
and football.
  During his time at Dalworth, Taylor realized that football came 
naturally. Taylor was named to the Texas All-State team during his 
senior year of high school and earned the opportunity to continue his 
passion for football at the collegiate level.
  Since universities in Texas were not desegregated at the time, Taylor 
had to take his talent elsewhere. Upon graduation from Dalworth High 
School, Taylor attended Arizona State University where he excelled in 
football. At Arizona State, Taylor was a two-time All-American receiver 
and running back and was also named to the All-Western Athletic 
Conference team. During the 1962 season Taylor led the Devils in 
scoring.
  Taylor was drafted in the first round of the 1964 NFL draft as the 
third overall pick to the Washington Redskins. During his first year as 
a Redskins player, Taylor was named NFC Rookie of the Year and was the 
first Redskin's rookie to be selected for the Pro Bowl.
  In 1966, Taylor switched from running back to wide receiver and in 
both the 1966 and 1967 seasons, he led the NFL in receiving. On 
December 21, 1975, Taylor became the NFL's all-time receptions leader 
with his 634th catch.
  Following the 1977 season, Taylor retired as the NFL's all-time 
leading receiver. He earned first or second-team NFL honors six times 
and was selected to play in eight Pro Bowls.
  After retirement, Mr. Taylor continued his football career off the 
field. He was hired as an NFL scout for the Redskins and then in 1981, 
he was hired as the Redskin's receiver's coach. He served in that role 
for thirteen years.
  Mr. Taylor has been inducted into both the Arizona State Sports Hall 
of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of fame.
  In honor of the retirement of Mr. Taylor's jersey at Grand Prairie 
High School and his role as a pillar of the Texas athletic community, 
this statement is submitted

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