Charley Taylor: Washington NFL Legend & Hall of Famer

September 28, 1941 – Charley Taylor was a wide receiver from Arizona State University with outstanding size, with his 6’3″ frame and carrying 210 pounds. The Washington Redskins used the number one pick in the 1964 Draft to acquire Taylor, and they selected him as their running back.

Taylor played in the backfield for a couple of years with some success, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 1964 as a halfback, but the bright spots of his NFL career came when Washington moved him to split end. 

Charley played 13 seasons for the Redskins, and upon his retirement, he held the NFL record for career receptions, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s website, with 649 catches for 9,110 yards.  He also added 90 total touchdowns and over 10800 total yards from scrimmage. He had 50 or more catches in 8 seasons, was an All-Pro, and played in 8 Pro Bowls. The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrined this legend in 1984.

Taylor redefined the split end position, setting the standard for future generations of pass catchers. His seamless transition from the backfield to out wide cemented his legacy as one of the most versatile and productive offensive weapons in professional football history.

Accolades and Football Accomplishments

• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984.
• Named NFL Rookie of the Year in 1964.
• Selected to 8 Pro Bowls (1964–1967, 1972–1975).
• Earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 1967, and Second-Team honors four times.
• Led the NFL in receptions for two consecutive seasons (1966, 1967).
• Named to the NFL 1960s All-Decade Team.
• Inducted into the Washington Commanders Ring of Fame.

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