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Fred Taylor
Sport(s)Football
Biographical details
Bornc. 1920
Playing career
1940–1941
1945–1946
TCU
TCU
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1965–1966
1967–1970
TCU (freshmen)
TCU
Head coaching record
Overall15–25–1
Statistics
College Football Data Warehouse

Fred Taylor (born c. 1920) was an American football player and coach. He served as head coach at Texas Christian University from 1967 to 1970, compiling a record of 15–25–1 before he was fired following the 1970 season.

Early life and playing career[]

Taylor was native of Denison, Texas. He played college football at Texas Christian University in 1940 and 1941 before entering the United States Army to serve during World War II. Taylor returned to TCU after the war and served the football team's captain in 1946.[1]

Head coaching record[]

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
TCU Horned Frogs (Southwest Conference) (1967–1970)
1967 TCU 4–6 4–3 T–3rd
1968 TCU 3–7 2–5 T–6th
1969 TCU 4–6 4–3 T–3rd
1970 TCU 4–6–1 3–4 T–4th
TCU: 15–25–1 13–15
Total: 15–25–1

References[]

  1. AP (November 29, 1966). "Taylor Chosen By TCU". The Post and Courier. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wo9JAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JAwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=4548,7031766. Retrieved February 20, 2013.

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