Lawrence Taylor is a professional football player known for his outstanding skills and achievements. He was born on February 4, 1959 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. He is known as The Freak, Superman, and L.T. His jersey number was 56 when he was playing New York Giants. His life is filled with remarkable achievements and let us now explore his journey of life.
Personal Basic Information
| Full Name | Lawrence Julius Taylor. |
| Nick Name | The Freak, Superman, and L.T. |
| Father’s Name | Clarence Taylor |
| Mother’s Name | Iris Taylor |
| Date of Birth (Born) | February 4, 1959 |
| Birth Place | Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. |
| Current Age | Age: 67 years, 1 months, and 12 days as of today. Time left for next birthday: 10 months and 19 days. |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) |
| Weight | 237 pounds (108 kg) |
| Net worth | Approx. $200,000 dollars as of March 2025 |
| Marriage Status | Married |
| Wife Name | Lynette Taylor |
| Kids Name | Lawrence Taylor Jr., Taniesha Taylor, Whitney Taylor |
| High school | Lafayette High School in Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Current Team Name | Retired on January 15, 1994 |
Lawrence Taylor’s Net Worth
As of March 2025, his net worth is estimated to be approx. $200,000 dollars and these earnings are from various sources which are mentioned below:
- NFL Salary: His earnings from his football career were approx. $50 million dollars but he lost most of it because of his divorce, cocaine addiction, and legal issues.
- Endorsements: He has brand deals with many brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Wrangler Jeans and his estimated earnings are approx. $5-$10 million dollars.
- Investments and Ventures: He has invested in nightclubs, restaurants, and other real estate but he lost a lot of money in these because of bad deals and mismanagement.
- Media Appearances: He also takes part in various television shows like The Sopranos, Dancing with the Stars etc. and he also takes part in movies like The Waterboy, Any Given Sunday etc. he also worked as a football analyst with TNT but the earnings from here are not publically disclosed.
Lawrence Taylor’s Early Life and Childhood
Lawrence Taylor was born on February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA. His father Clarence Taylor used to be a dispatcher at the Newport News shipyards. Lawrence’s mother Iris Taylor was a school teacher.
Lawrence came from a middle-class background. They were three brothers and Lawrencewas the eldest one. During his childhood, his parents used to call him Lonnie. Initially, Lawrence was interested in baseball, but at the age of 15, he started playing football.
Education and the Beginning of Sports Career
He took admission in Lafayette High School, Virginia where was known for his aggressive playing and high IQ in football. He was a very talented player with immense potential but he wasn’t heavily recruited by a lot of colleges.
Eventually, he started attending at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) where he played as a defensive but later transitioned to a linebacker, and by 1980, he was recognized for his talent all over the country.
Lawrence was selected by the NFL scouts in 1981 by the New York Giants. In his first season, he won the Rookie of the Year and NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Professional Career
1981-1993: He was first selected by the New York Giants in the 1981 NFL Draft. In 2008, he became a linebacker. He became the rookie of the year with his great skills and talent. His team won the Super Bowl XXI, XXV and he was named NFL MVP.
On the field, he was known as the most disruptive player and he is also well known for causing Joe Theismann’s injury on his leg. He also got the most defensive player to win NFL MVP. After his Achilles tendon injury, he wasn’t the same so Lawerence retired in 1993 after losing to the 49ers.
Achievements / Awards / Medals
In the amazing journey of professional football Aaron has a long list of achievements and here are a few of them:
NFL Achievements
- 1981: He became the Rookie of the Year in his first season.
- 1986,1990: His team the Giants won the Super Bowl 2 times XXI and XXV.
- 1986: He became an NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) and his team won the Super Bowl Championship.
- 1981, 1982, 1986: He was recognized as the best Defensive Player of the Year.
- 1981-1990: His team was selected 10 times in the Pro Bowl Selection.
These are some of the major achievements in his NFL career as a professional football player.
Married Life and Family
First Marriage: On June 19, 1982,Lawrence Taylor and Deborah got married and after 15 years of marriage they got divorced in 1996. They have four children together.
- Lawrence Taylor Jr.
- Taniesha Taylor
- Whitney Taylor
Second Marriage: On November 28, 2001, Lawrence and Marita Cruz got married but in 2005 they got divorced after just 4 years of marriage.
Third Marriage: On July 7, 2007, He married Lynette Taylor, and are still together.
There is not much information available about Lawrence Taylor’s children.
Legal issues and case
Taylor was involved in a drug case. In 1988, he was tested by the NFL but was suspended for doing cocaine. He was arrested many times for being involved with drugs.
Taylor has been involved in drug cases and for paying a 17-year-old girl $300 dollars to sleep with him at the age of 51. However, his attorney denied all charges and Taylor had to pay a $75,000 bail.