Washington Commanders Hall of Fame wide receiver Charley Taylor dies at 80

Taylor was a Hall of Fame wide receiver and Washington football legend.

The Washington Commanders confirmed his death in a statement.

Charley was a great man and will be sorely missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and the entire Taylor family.

Taylor made eight Pro Bowls over the course of his 13-year career after being drafted by Washington with the third overall pick in 1964. He retired in 1977 as the all-time leader in catches with 649, but the record has since been broken.

Taylor spent his first three seasons as a halfback. He had 2,510 yards receiving and 1,419 yards rushing in three seasons before becoming a full-time receiver in 1967. He helped Washington get to the Super Bowl.

We lost a legend

RIP Charley Taylor