Earle Taylor

Earle Abbott "Dummy" Taylor (February 2, 1891 – September 10, 1955) was a college football player and oil company distributor. He was one of the first star athletes for the Florida Gators football team.

For the American baseball pitcher also nicknamed "Dummy", see Luther Taylor.

Earle Taylor
Florida Gators
PositionHalfback/Kicker
Personal information
Born:(1891-02-02)February 2, 1891
Ashland, Kansas
Died:September 10, 1955(1955-09-10) (aged 64)
Gainesville, Florida
Weight165 lb (75 kg)
Career history
CollegeFlorida (1908–1912)
Bowl gamesBacardi Bowl (1912)
Career highlights and awards
  • University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
  • All-Time Florida Gators football team (1927)
  • Only 5-year letterman at UF
  • Then-school record, field goals, season (8)
  • Then-school record, field goals, career (16)
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