Kitrick Taylor
Encyclopedia
Kitrick Lavell Taylor is a former professional American football
player. A wide receiver
in the National Football League
from 1988–1993, Taylor is probably best known for catching Brett Favre
's first ever winning touchdown
pass in the NFL, a 35-yard strike to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals
, 24-23, on September 20, 1992.
Taylor was a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs
in the 1988 season
. He played for the New England Patriots
in the 1989 season
and the San Diego Chargers
in the 1990
and 1991
seasons. In 1992
, Taylor played for the Green Bay Packers
and finished his career with the Denver Broncos
in the 1993
season. He totaled 414 receiving yards and one touchdown in his six-year career.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
player. A wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
from 1988–1993, Taylor is probably best known for catching Brett Favre
Brett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
's first ever winning touchdown
Touchdown
A touchdown is a means of scoring in American and Canadian football. Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a turnover, a team scores a touchdown by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone.-Description:...
pass in the NFL, a 35-yard strike to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
, 24-23, on September 20, 1992.
Taylor was a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
in the 1988 season
1988 Kansas City Chiefs season
The 1988 Kansas City Chiefs season ended with an 4–11–1 record, and last place finish in the AFC West.The spring was marked by several notable trades as the club jockeyed to improve on its 4–11 finish in 1987. Todd Blackledge was traded to Pittsburgh on March 29 and 12-year veteran quarterback...
. He played for the New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
in the 1989 season
1989 New England Patriots season
The New England Patriots finished the National Football League's 1989 season with a record of five wins and eleven losses, and finished fourth in the AFC East division.-Staff:-Schedule:-Roster:...
and the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the 1990
1990 San Diego Chargers season
The 1990 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–10 record in 1989. It was the third straight year they won six games.-Schedule:-See also:*1990 NFL season...
and 1991
1991 San Diego Chargers season
The 1991 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 6–10 record in 1990. It was Dan Henning's final season as the team's head coach. It equaled their worst season in 15 years.-Staff:-Schedule:-See also:*1991 NFL season...
seasons. In 1992
1992 Green Bay Packers season
The 1992 Green Bay Packers season was their 72nd season in the National Football League. The club posted a 9-7 record under new coach Mike Holmgren, earning them a second-place finish in the NFC Central division...
, Taylor played for the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
and finished his career with the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the 1993
1993 Denver Broncos season
The 1993 Denver Broncos season was the team's 34th year in professional football and its 24th with the National Football League.-Staff:-Schedule:-Standings:-Postseason:-Awards and records:...
season. He totaled 414 receiving yards and one touchdown in his six-year career.