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Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was hospitalized Friday, TMZ reported.
The New York Giants legend suffered a medical emergency in New Jersey, warranting his visit, the outlet reported.
Taylor’s status is unclear at this time, but TMZ said it doesn’t appear to be serious, citing “those close to him” about him.
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Former New York Giant Lawrence Taylor attends a game between the Giants and the Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on January 1, 2023. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Taylor’s former Giants did not immediately respond to an email.
LT is widely considered the greatest linebacker to ever play the game. He was a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, including in his rookie season.
He won two Super Bowlsmade 10 consecutive Pro Bowls and was named MVP of the 1986 season. He also remains the franchise’s all-time sack leader, which includes his 9 ½ sacks in his rookie season, before sacks became a statistic.
New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor takes the field before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on September 8, 2024. (John Jones/Imagn Images)
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This happened despite a lavish lifestyle off the field, which led to legal problems after his playing years. Drug problems also led to health problems later in life.
Taylor showed his support for President Donald Trump in 2024, during a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey.
“I grew up a Democrat, and I always was a Democrat, until I met this man here,” Taylor said to applause. “No one in my family will ever vote for a Democrat again.”
President Donald Trump and former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor attend an executive order signing ceremony in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, July 31, 2025. The order officially reinstates the Presidential Physical Fitness Test, creating school programs that reward excellence in physical education. (Eric Lee/Bloomberg)
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Taylor made headlines for the Giants last year when he quickly refused Abdul Carter’s request to wear his number 56 which has been retired by the organization since 1994, just one season after his retirement.
