Career
Taras played Canadian college football at the University of Western Ontario. Taras" number 60 jersey is one of ten numbers retired by the British Columbia Lions. From 1979 to 1983, Taras played high school football at Bishop MacDonell High School in Guelph, Ontario.
From 1983 to 1986, he played Canadian college football at the University of Western Ontario.
Taras was an offensive guard for the Mustangs. Following his graduation from the University of Western Ontario, Taras was drafted by the British Columbia Lions in the third round of the 1987 Canadian Football League Draft as a guard.
The Lions ultimately prevailed, 26-23. The following season, 1995, Taras, playing guard, was named a Canadian Football League All-Star for the first time.
Taras would be named a Canadian Football League All-Star a second time, in 1999, for his play at center.
The Lions defeated the Montreal Alouettes 28-26, with Taras snapping the ball to then-Lions quarterback, Damon Allen. Taras #60 was also retired by the Lions, but curiously, his jersey number was worn during the 2006 Canadian Football League season by then Lions tackle, Jason Jimenez. Following his retirement in 2003, Taras became the Vice-President of the Canadian Football League Players" Association.
Now the Director of Community Relations with the British Columbia Lions.
Taras is very active in the Greater Vancouver area in community and charitable activities.