Former Bears All-Pro safety Taylor dies at 82

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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.

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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