Career
He also captained his country. John Taylor was born on 26 May 1876 in Whitwood Mere, Castleford, Yorkshire. Taylor made his international debut on 6 February 1897 at Lansdowne Road in the Ireland vs England match.
Of the 11 matches he played for his national side he was on the winning side on 3 occasions.
He played his final match for England on 18 March 1905 at Athletic Ground, Richmond in the England vs Scotland match.
