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Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was reportedly hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency in New Jersey, TMZ Sports reported on Friday (April 24).
Taylor, 67, regarded by many as the greatest defensive player in NFL history, reportedly arrived at an emergency room and was transferred to another section of the hospital shortly after. The two-time Super Bowl champion's status wasn't clear at the time of publication Friday, however, a source with knowledge of the situation described the situation as not being too serious.
Taylor has dealt with several health issues, addictions and legal issues during and after his football career. The former University of North Carolina standout was recently seen in good spirits at his alma mater's football facility alongside Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick, who had previously worked as his linebackers coach and defensive coordinator during heir shared tenure with the New York Giants from 1981 to 1990.
Taylor spent his entire career with the Giants after being selected No. 2 overall in the 1981 NFL Draft. The Virginia native was a two-time Super Bowl champion; the 1986 NFL MVP during the same season he led the NFL in sacks; a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year; the 1981 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year; a two-time UP NFC Player of the Year; an eight-time first-team All-Pro; a two-time second-team All-Pro; and a 10-time Pro Bowler.
Taylor was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and as the greatest player in Giants history, as well as the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team; NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time team' NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team and the New York Giants Ring of Honor, with his No. 56 was retired by the franchise.