One of my favorite players growing up. I have his Topps card brings back memories.

RIP Mr. Taylor. You were a legend of the game. You were the epitome of the NFL and Packers organization. A true leader and warrior in the game of football. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

RIP Jim Taylor, I grew up watching Starr, Hornung, Gregg, Kramer, Nitschke, Davis,Adderly, those were real football players. Taylor was a true fullback and was the reason of Run to Daylight book and Packers sweep of old. He will always be one of my favorite Packers. I would also day congratulations to Jerry Kramer for finally making the Hall of Fame, should have been put in years ago.

One of my heros. Legendary Packer. One of the greatest RBs ever, in a tough era filled with legends, my favorite. As tough as Nitschke was on D,Taylor was on O.
RIP.

RIP to my boyhood hero. Loved the way he played football. Rough! The rougher the defense played the rougher he played. His duels with Sam Huff were epic. He autographed a jersey for me a couple of years ago in Green Bay. What a great Packer!!!!

Hearts and prayers go out to the Taylor family. I was too young to remember him but the highlights I saw of him I was and still am amazed at his incredible strength and toughness even in his later years. He's the one guy I think that could play today and be every bit as good. RIP

Dash

Now I am in my early 50's too young to have seen Jim Taylor play. However, I "knew" of him through my now late father who loved him as a player. Had his wall poster in our basement. Old man was Packers, Packers, Lombardi, Packers even being in New York.
A few years ago I am standing outside Lambeau with my wife and son during our now annual opening day trip to GB waiting for a Jim Taylor book autograph session in the Pro Shop. My God, I thought the old man would have passed out for this opportunity to meet the great Jim Taylor! All of a sudden I hear this lady say "Dammit Jimmy put the cigarette out, they want you inside". A few minutes on line and I realize that was Jim Taylor standing right next to us outside. I wished I was paying better attention. I told the story to him and he smiled and laughed.
RIP, Mr. Taylor. My father is waiting on the other side to meet you.

Heart felt condolences and love for the family and loved ones of Jim Taylor. Today he is no longer with us...but tomorrow he remains an immortal. Forever enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
When I heard the news I was upset...so I took a walk. As I walked I reflected on Jim Taylor and what he truly means to me. The longer I thought about it the more I was being bull rushed by an overwhelming force of pure nostalgia. Hornung began facing heavy injuries and the hurricane of doubt had reached the shore. After a long day of summer practice and a nice meal Jim Taylor heard a knock at his door. Answering he was surprised to see non other than Coach Lombardi. The interaction was brief, simple and powerful. He looked Jim in the eyes and told him this was his opportunity to reach his full potential as a player. It was his time and the Packers needed him. Lombardi shows him a newspaper article titled "Hornung future remains unknown, how do you replace Superman?". Taylor looked at Coach and told him "I am superman." And as we all know, the following season, Jim Taylor was the NFL MVP and rushing champion. A common misconception amongst football fans is that the toughest football player to ever live was Brett Favre. Although Favre's toughness is unworldly and unparalleled by anyone to ever play quarterback, he is only the third toughest football player of all time. Jim Taylor was number two. When you walk the halls of Lambeau field, you are being influenced by the spirits of football's past. Now Jim will live on forever in our hearts and our memories. We love you, Jim.

Watched Jim Taylor and the great Packer teams of the early 1960's when I was a young boy. What a great player he was. Rest in Peace Jim Taylor. Prayers to his family.

Prayers go out to the Taylor family.

I HAVE BEEN A PACKER SINCE 1959, OOOOOH WHAT A PLAYER, ONE OF THE BEST, NEVER BE ANOTHER LIKE HIM, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

My condolences to the Taylor and Packer families. Jim Taylor was just a great Fullback, possibly the greatest of all time. He was tough as nails, loved to hit people and run over them. He never ran out of bounds to avoid contact as so many of today's players do to avoid contact.

He almost never fumbled and just pounded away for that extra yard or two. Nothing fancy with Taylor. It was just him and the defender, man against man and Taylor often won. It was a privilege to watch him play and I am grateful to have seen him at his best. RIP Jim Taylor, you will be missed. Thanks for giving us everything you had on the field. Since '61

My favorite Packer of the Lombardi era, Taylor was one of the very first NFL players to use weight training as a fitness tool.

He would work out between 2 a days and just drive through Lombardi's drills with a grin on his face.

Jimmy Taylor hated to finish second to anyone, even the iron will of his legendary coach.

I sure wish we had just one Jim Taylor on todays GBP, his attitude would drive the entire team to be tougher than the opponent, no matter who they were.

RIP Jimmy.

Taylor & Nitcshke were my 2 favorite Packers as a kid in the late 50's/early 60's, My Dad, a La Crosse native, would always talk about Isbell & Hutson & now my kids speak of Farve & Rodgers. My two best memories are both of Taylor. One- Jim was barreling to the goal line with the only obstacle a big linebacker dead ahead. He could easily have side-stepped or straight armed him but literally went right thru him knocking him into the end zone! Two - My very favorite 'free' TV endorsement/commercial of all time: The Pack was shown in the their locker room after a championship game. All were standing or running around & had champagne bottles in their hands. There on a bench however, sitting just like your or me, drinking a can of Schmidts, was Taylor. I.E. what real men drink and Jim was the most real of any pure football player I've ever watched with the possible exception of Ray Nitchske. They epitomized the Pack. Love of contact!