Robert Earl Taylor (born November 14, 1960) is a former

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offensive tackle who played eight seasons with the

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. He was selected by the

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in the twelfth round of the

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. Taylor signed with the Buccaneers in 1986 after coming to

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on a vacation with his wife. He went to the team facility to ask for a tryout which was granted, and was signed from the tryout.

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1960 births Living people People from St. Charles, Illinois Sportspeople from Kane County, Illinois American football offensive tackles Northwestern Wildcats football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Chicago Blitz players Ed Block Courage Award recipients {{offensive-lineman-1960s-stub