John Taylor, a former wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, has been inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. He joins an esteemed list of 49ers legends such as Patrick Willis, Jerry Rice, and Joe Montana who have also been honored in the Hall.
Originally drafted in the third round of the 1986 NFL Draft, Taylor played his entire 10-year career with the 49ers. During his time with the team, he made two Pro Bowl appearances and won three Super Bowl championships. In addition to these accomplishments, he was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1980s team.
Taylor’s impressive statistics include 347 receptions for 5,598 yards and 43 touchdowns. He also holds the record for the most punt returns in 49ers franchise history, with 149 returns for 1,517 yards and two touchdowns. One of Taylor’s notable achievements was his 95-yard punt return against Washington in the 1988 season, which remains the longest in 49ers history.
As a member of this prestigious group of football greats, Taylor will be celebrated by fans and fellow players alike for his outstanding contributions to the game of football and to the San Francisco 49ers organization.
