Sam B. Taylor
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Sam B. Taylor was an educator and college football
coach in the United States
. His career record was 84 wins, 52 losses, and 16 ties.
. He was one of the primary educators in the state of Kentucky responsible for de-segregation of public schools after the Brown v. Board of Education
ruling in 1954.
coach for the Prairie View A&M University Panthers
located in Prairie View, Texas
and he held that position for thirteen seasons, from 1931 until 1943. His career coaching record at Prairie View was 69 wins, 32 losses, and 15 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him second at Prairie View in total wins and sixth at Prairie View in winning percentage (.659).
in Frankfort, Kentucky
and he held that position for four seasons, from 1959 until 1962. His coaching record at Kentucky State was 15 wins, 20 losses, and 1 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him eighth at Kentucky State in total wins and 13th at Kentucky State in winning percentage (0.431).
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
coach in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. His career record was 84 wins, 52 losses, and 16 ties.
Educator
In 1943, Taylor was named the "Supervisor of Negro Education" for the state of KentuckyKentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
. He was one of the primary educators in the state of Kentucky responsible for de-segregation of public schools after the Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, 347 U.S. 483 , was a landmark decision of the United States Supreme Court that declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional. The decision overturned the Plessy v. Ferguson decision of 1896 which...
ruling in 1954.
Prairie View A&M
Taylor was the fourth head college footballCollege football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
coach for the Prairie View A&M University Panthers
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View A&M University is a historically black university located in Prairie View, Texas and is a member of the Texas A&M University System. PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees in 50 academic majors, 37 master’s degrees and four doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools...
located in Prairie View, Texas
Prairie View, Texas
Prairie View is a city in Waller County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,410 at the 2000 census.Prairie View A&M University is located in the city.-Geography:Prairie View is located at ....
and he held that position for thirteen seasons, from 1931 until 1943. His career coaching record at Prairie View was 69 wins, 32 losses, and 15 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him second at Prairie View in total wins and sixth at Prairie View in winning percentage (.659).
Kentucky State
Taylor later went on to be named the 13th head coach at Kentucky State UniversityKentucky State University
Kentucky State University is a four-year institution of higher learning, located in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States, the Commonwealth's capital. The school is an historically black university, which desegregated in 1954...
in Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort is a city in Kentucky that serves as the state capital and the county seat of Franklin County. The population was 27,741 at the 2000 census; by population it is the 5th smallest state capital in the United States...
and he held that position for four seasons, from 1959 until 1962. His coaching record at Kentucky State was 15 wins, 20 losses, and 1 ties. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him eighth at Kentucky State in total wins and 13th at Kentucky State in winning percentage (0.431).