[1] Taylor initially played as an amateur for Rovers' local rivals Bristol City, and also had spells with Oldland Abbotonians and Hanham Athletic in what is now South Gloucestershire.
[2] At 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) and weighing in at 14 st 6 lbs (91.6 kg), Taylor was known as a giant of a defender; in fact, in 1994, it was reported that he was the tallest man ever to have played for Bristol Rovers.
As well as his size, he was also known for his stamina, and between 1968 and 1973 he played in 207 consecutive Football League matches for The Pirates: a post-war club record that still stands as of 2021.
[3] Other post-football jobs included working as a nightclub owner, a publican, and a brief spell as commercial manager of Bristol Rovers.
[5] On 5 March 2021, Taylor became the second player to be added to the Bristol Rovers Hall of Fame, joining record goalscorer Geoff Bradford.