Full name Gilbert R. Taylor Years Club Position(s) Defender Weight 87 kg | Height/Weight 183 cm / 87 kg Died April 1, 1980 Date of birth 9 July 1900 Name Bert Taylor | |
Date of death 1 April 1980(1980-04-01) (aged 79) Role Australian Rules Footballer | ||
Original team Warragul Football Club | ||
Bert 'Roy' Taylor (9 July 1900 – 1 April 1980) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy and coached Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Originally from Warragul, Taylor spent four seasons at Fitzroy where he played as a defender. His last league game was the 1922 Grand Final win, in which he starred from the back pocket. The following season he joined Geelong as non playing coach and steered the club to the finals.
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