Taylor played for the Bears for 8 1/2 seasons. After starting 5 games in his rookie season, he started all but 10 games over the next 11 seasons.
In 1963, he led the NFL with 9 interceptions, and was named First-Team All-Pro. He played in the 1963 and 1968 Pro Bowls.
Midway through the 1969 season, he was traded to the 49ers for guard Howard Mudd. He was their starting free safety through the end of the 1971 season.
Taylor finished his career with the Redskins, starting every game.
Teams: Bears (1961-69), 49ers (1969-71), Redskins (1972)