Hall of Fame wide receiver and Washington football legend Charley Taylor died Saturday at the age of 80.
The cause was not announced, but the Washington Commanders confirmed his death in a statement.
“He represented the organization with excellence and class over three decades as a player and coach,” Commanders owners Dan and Tanya Snyder said in a statement. “Charley was a great man and will be sorely missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Patricia and the entire Taylor family during this time.”
Taylor was drafted by Washington with the third overall pick in 1964 and made eight Pro Bowls over the course of his 13-year career. He retired in 1977 as the NFL’s all-time leader in receptions with 649…
