Lawrence Taylor Went From $50-Million NFL Player to 'Sopranos' Guest Star

Posted May 7, 2020
Lawrence Taylor is one of the most dominant defensive players in modern NFL history. For over a decade, opposing offenses were left confused and furious about how to stop the intimidating New York Giants star. Taylor was the NFL’s highest-paid player throughout his career and totaled roughly $50 million across his 13 seasons. (Sportscasting.com)

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