Roosevelt Taylor, who made two Pro Bowls as a safety with the Chicago Bears during a 12-year NFL career, died Friday at the age of 82.
Today we lost a Bears great with the passing of Roosevelt Taylor.
Our thoughts are with Rosey’s family and loved ones.
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) May 29, 2020
Taylor played for the Bears from 1961 to 1969, making the Pro Bowl in 1963 and 1968. He earned first-team All-Pro honors in 1963, when he led the NFL in interceptions with nine and the Bears won the NFL title.
He also played for the San Francisco 49ers (1969-71) and Washington Redskins (1972).
Taylor finished his career with 32 interceptions, 13 fumble recoveries and four defensive touchdowns.
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