UNC Football legend Lawrence Taylor through the years

Posted Mar 9, 2022
Lawrence Taylor changed football at both the college and pro levels. He first emerged on the national scene as a linebacker at North Carolina, winning the 1980 ACC Player of the Year award. Taylor had 142 sacks in the NFL to cement his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Look back at his historic career starting with the Tar Heels and through the pros. (Tar Heels Wire)

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