Walter Taylor (American football)

Walter Herron Taylor III (July 5, 1872 – August 1, 1960) was an American football coach. He was the first head football coach at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) in Lexington, Virginia, serving for the 1891 season and compiling a record of 3–0–1.[1] Taylor was the son of banker, lawyer, soldier, politician, author, and railroad executive Walter H. Taylor, who was also an aide-de-camp to Robert E. Lee.[2]

Walter Taylor
Biographical details
Born(1872-07-05)July 5, 1872
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
DiedAugust 1, 1960(1960-08-01) (aged 88)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Playing career
1891VMI
Position(s)Fullback
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1891VMI
Head coaching record
Overall3–0–1

VMI did compete in one football game in 1873, but no records were kept on the coach. The one-game season was a loss to Washington and Lee.[3]

Head coaching record

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Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs
VMI Keydets (Independent) (1891)
1891 VMI 3–0–1
VMI: 3–0–1
Total: 3–0–1

References

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  1. ^ "Virginia Military Institute Coaching Records". Archived from the original on December 31, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2008.
  2. ^ Lee's Famous Staff Officer Walter Taylor Jr.
  3. ^ "Virginia Military Institute Game by Game Results". Archived from the original on October 2, 2012. Retrieved February 25, 2008.
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