Taylor was chosen Iowa Sportscaster of the Year four times during his career as the director of Des Moines' top-rated news telecast from 1969-90.
Taylor worked 22 years as sports director at KCCI-TV in Des Moines prior to joining the Iowa State staff.
He later was promoted to associate athletic director, serving as the department's liaison with men's basketball, football, the car program and special projects.
Taylor also devoted time to Cyclone Club activities, including outings and banquets, and oversaw media relations and radio and television contracts.
Taylor, who was in his 33rd season as the radio play-by-play "Voice of the Cyclones," died Wednesday March 5, 2003 at University Hospitals in Iowa City after a brain hemorrhage following surgery to treat complications from a stroke.