Discover the defining moments in the early life of Lawrence Taylor. From birth to education, explore key events.
Lawrence Taylor, known as L.T., is a retired American football linebacker who played 13 seasons in the NFL, all with the New York Giants. Widely considered the greatest defensive player in football history, Taylor revolutionized the linebacker position with his exceptional speed, strength, and disruptive pass-rushing abilities. His impact on the game is undeniable, influencing defensive strategies and setting a new standard for linebackers.
On February 4, 1959, Lawrence Julius Taylor, later nicknamed "L.T.", was born. He would become a celebrated American football linebacker.
In 1977, Lawrence Taylor graduated from Lafayette High School.
In 1980, Lawrence Taylor was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American and the Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year while at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
During his professional rookie season in 1981, Lawrence Taylor began using illicit drugs.
During 1982, Lawrence Taylor routinely obtained his teammates' urine to submit as his own urine samples.
In 1987, Lawrence Taylor tested positive for cocaine and admitted to using it.
In 1988, Lawrence Taylor failed a second drug test, leading to a 30-day suspension by the NFL.
In 1993, Lawrence Taylor retired and saw drugs as the only bright spot in his future.
On September 4, 1995, during halftime of a game against the Cowboys, the Giants retired Phil Simms' jersey. Simms threw an impromptu ceremonial pass to Lawrence Taylor, which Taylor caught.
In 1995, Lawrence Taylor went through drug rehab twice and associated with drug users.
On April 21, 2009, Lawrence Taylor was eliminated in the seventh week of the 8th season of Dancing with the Stars, where he was partnered with Edyta Śliwińska.
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