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Hall of Fame

Larry Taylor

Larry Taylor

  • Class
    1984
  • Induction
    2015
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Cross Country
Name: Larry Taylor, Athlete
Class of: 1984
Larry Taylor, a St. Mary's High School Track and Cross Country standout, was a Four-Time ALL-Conference Cross Country Runner and Track Star earning Three-Time League MVP in Cross-Country and Two-Time High Point during the High School's Conference Track Meets. He led the Pioneers to Three Cross Country Titles and received the Pioneers First-Ever Track Title in 1984. Taylor is especially remembered for his performance in the WVIAC Conference Track and Field events. Specifically one year at the Conference, he requested to run the 800, 1500, 5000, and 10,000 meter events. The first day he won the 5,000, the second day, he won the 800, 1500, and 10,000 meter events. He went out extremely fast at the "bell lap" and the top 800 competitors could not catch him. He also went out hard and fast in the 10,000 and his top competitor couldn't catch him. He enjoyed a very successful road-racing career up until three years ago, many times participating in meets that were 15 miles long. He still runs competitively. Taylor and his wife, Sandra (Kincaid) Taylor '84 reside in Fayetteville, West Virginia where he works at Fayetteville Awning and Glass. They have two daughters: Jessica, who has won 16 state track titles in the 1/2 mile, mile, and two mile categories; and Abi, a senior at Fayette County High School.
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