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30 biggest Hall of Fame snubs in NFL history

By Jarrett Bailey

Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 17: Wide Receiver Otis Taylor #89 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game December 17, 1972 at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Taylor played for the Chiefs from 1965-75. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 17: Wide Receiver Otis Taylor #89 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on against the Atlanta Falcons during an NFL football game December 17, 1972 at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Taylor played for the Chiefs from 1965-75. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

16. Otis Taylor

Otis Taylor was one of the best receivers of the late 1960s and 1970s. He put up huge numbers as the AFL was at its peak, and continued his dominance after the merger in 1970.

In 1966, Taylor caught 58 passes for just under 1,300 yards and eight touchdowns, His average of 22.4 yards per reception led the league. He led the league in touchdowns in 1967 with 11. Taylor’s 1968 season was cut short due to injury and he only played in five games.

He had his best season, though,in 1971. Taylor caught 57 passes for a league-high 1,110 yards and seven touchdowns. He was a Pro Bowler and named All-Pro for his constant deep receptions and constantly putting the Chiefs in good positions to win. He was a Pro Bowler in 1972, which would turn out to be his final great year. He caught 57 passes for 821 yards and six touchdowns that season before his production started to drop.

Taylor was a big part of the Chiefs win over the Vikings in Super Bowl IV, and is one of the best receivers in franchise history. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and a two-time All-Pro throughout his career, and deserves more recognition for being one of the dominant players of the early Super Bowl era.

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