Hugh Wilson "Bones" Taylor (July 6, 1923 – November 1, 1992) was an American professional football player and coach.

Taylor attended Tulane University at the start of World War II where he was a Navy V-12 student.

[1] Taylor then moved to the American Football League (AFL), as an assistant coach with the New York Titans from 1960 to 1962 and with the San Diego Chargers in 1963.

He was an assistant for the Houston Oilers for one season before succeeding Sammy Baugh as head coach in 1965.

With the Shockers Taylor coached Ken Stabler, a rookie quarterback late signed by the Oakland Raiders.