Fred Alvin Taylor (April 30, 1920 – July 21, 2013) was an American football player and coach. He served as head coach at Texas Christian University from 1967 to 1970, compiling a record of 15–25–1 before he was fired following the 1970 season.

Early life and playing career

Taylor was native of Denison, Texas. He played college football at Texas Christian University in 1940 and 1941 before entering the United States Army to serve during World War II. Taylor returned to TCU after the war and served as the football team's captain in 1946.

Fred Taylor (American football coach)

Death

Taylor died on July 21, 2013.

Fred Taylor (American football coach)

Head coaching record

College

References

1920 births

2013 deaths

American football ends

TCU Horned Frogs football coaches

TCU Horned Frogs football players

High school football coaches in Texas

United States Army personnel of World War II

People from Denison, Texas

Players of American football from Grayson County, Texas

American United Methodists

20th-century Methodists

Fred Taylor (American football coach)