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Taylor in 2015, photo by Prphotos
Birth Name: Lawrence Julius Taylor
Place of Birth: Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.
Date of Birth: February 4, 1959
Ethnicity: African-American
Lawrence Taylor is an American professional football player. A linebacker, he played thirteen seasons for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). A Hall of Famer, he is considered one of the best linebackers to play the game. He is nicknamed “L.T.”
His father was a dispatcher at the Newport News shipyards. He is married to Maritza Cruz. He has six children, including three with his former wife Deborah Belinda Taylor; and a son with Maritza.
Lawrence’s paternal grandfather was Zelious Taylor (the son of Zelious Taylor, Sr. and Lucy Ann Marshall). Lawrence’s grandfather Zelious was born in Virginia.
Lawrence’s paternal grandmother was named Maggie Harris (the daughter of Alma).
Lawrence’s maternal grandfather was named George Arthur Taylor (the son of Emanuel Taylor and Maria). George was born in Virginia.
Lawrence’s paternal grandmother was Zenith/Sarah Osie Robinson (the daughter of Lewis/Louis Robinson and Rosa Goodman). Zenith was born in Virginia.