Billy Taylor’s teammate Barry Pierson gains yardage against Ohio State (1971)
The crowd goes wild at Michigan stadium as Billy Taylor runs for a touchdown.
Dr. Billy Taylor vacationing in Aruba.
Dr. Billy Taylor in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Dr. Billy Taylor and teammates tailgate at Michigan stadium.
Billy Taylor visits the JFK library in Boston. |
What's New
"NEW" Get Back Up, Inc., Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
Get Back Up, Inc., is a state-of-the-art, comprehensive Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, that offers an "on-site" continuum of care. GBU is a 30,000 square foot, 160 to 200 bed facility, one of the largest of its kind in the state of Michigan. The program provides a multitude of resources, to its residents, in tandem with their treatment, all under one roof, and is scheduled to open in Spring 2008.
EVENTS, BOOK SIGNINGS, INTERVIEWS, SPEECHES
Dr. Taylor's schedule has been filled with speaking engagements, book signings and other activities all over the country. He traveled to Orange County, California for three separate events including the Big Ten Club of Southern California. He was a guest speaker at the 74th Annual Sports-O-Rama in Chicago. He was a featured author at Concordia University's "Books & Coffee" series in Ann Arbor.
Mitch Albom interviewed Billy on his syndicated radio show, originating at WJR in Detroit. Mitch also featured Billy's story in his column in the Detroit Free Press.
Dr. Billy Taylor presented President Barack Obama with a personal copy of his autobiography Get Back Up, The Billy Taylor Story at an Obama for America fund-raiser in Detroit.
Dr. Taylor presented President Barack Obama with a copy of his autobiography Get Back Up, The Billy Taylor Story at Obama for America fund-raiser held downtown at the Marriot in the Renaissance Center on Monday June 16, 2008.
Events & Appearances
- Dr. Billy Taylor will be interviewed for an upcoming television show for TV Warren.
Directed by award winning director Adam Bullis and hosted by award winning talk show host and sports broadcaster Joe Cochran. Comcast Channel 12, Wide Open West (WOW) Channel 18. Times TBA.
July 1, 2008
- Key Note Speaker - Ghana West Africa Project Help
Akwaaba Community Center, Detroit, Michigan
June 14, 2008
- Special Guest Speaker - WDTK 1400 AM Radio
Doorway To Recovery
May 26, 2008
- Key Note Speaker - 36 District Drug Court Graduation
Detroit, Michigan
May 2, 2008 1-3 PM
- Glacier Hills Nursing Home - Ann Arbor, Michigan
April 4, 2008 2-3 PM
- Key Note Speaker - Grace Temple Annual Banquet
Karas House Banquet Facility, Detroit, Michigan
February 18, 2008 7-10 PM
Past Events & Appearances
- Book signing event
Speaking engagement and book signing event
With Wille Horton former Detroit Tiger and Lem Barney former Detroit Lion.
WCCC - Detroit Campus
1001 W.Fort Street
Friday May 4th, 2007 From 5pm - 9pm
- Golf Outing
Golf outing and book signing event
Thursday, June 7th, 2007
Gateway Golf Course, Romulus, Michigan
For the Westland Firefighters
Tee times start at 8:00 am - Book signing bewtween 1:00-2:00pm
- The Great Debate
In cooperation with the OSU and U of M Alumni clubs
The American Polish Century Club
33204 Maple Lane Road, Sterling Heights, MI.
Thursday November 16, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- WTRX 1330 AM Radio (Saginaw)
Interview with Jim Brand talking Michigan vs Ohio State football.
Thursday, November 16, 11:45 am.
- Schoolcraft College
Speaking engagement to student athletes /motivational/inspirational
With special guest Calvin O'neal (former Michigan linebacker)
Thursday, November 16, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- WTKA 1050 AM Radio (Ann Arbor)
Interview with Mike Wickett talking Michigan vs Ohio State football.
Live from Ann Arbor.
Friday, November 17th, 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
- Saint Joseph Mercy/Haab Medical Center Dedication - Guest Appearance
- Novi High School Graduation Class of 2006 - Key note speaker
- Team Focus - Ann Arbor, MI
- "Stepping Out On A Dream" - Fairfax, VA
- Historic Trinity Lutheran Church - Detroit, MI
- Detroit Urban Lutheran School - Detroit, MI
- Rancho High School - Las Vegas, NV
- Team Focus - Mobile, AL
University of Michigan Alumni Clubs
- Orange County, CA
- Orlando, FL
- Tampa, FL
- Chicago, IL
- Detroit, MI
- Flint, MI
- Dearborn, MI
GET BACK UP!
The Billy Taylor Story available only on line!
Written by Dr. Taylor & Kevin Allen, sports writer for USA Today , and published by Immortal Investments Publishing, the book chronicles the peaks and valleys that have defined this man's life.
"What makes this book important to me is its spirit, humanness and eventual ascension," answered Dr. Taylor when asked why he wanted to write the book. "I see my life re-played in others everyday. I hope that with this book, I can share my experiences and instill life lessons that will influence lives of others. I believe that both the painful and joyful events in my life can inspire, motivate and provide courage, confidence and faith for everyone who reads my story to GET BACK UP!"
GET BACK UP! The Billy Taylor Story is only available by calling 1-800-475-2066 or on-line at Immortal Investments or U of M Alumni Store
Michigan Alumni receive a special price when purchasing the book at the on line alumni store.
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"PLAN A, PLAN B"
On the circuit, Billy Taylor, President of GBU, has been encouraging student-athletes to pursue parallel career planning tracks. " All student - athletes dream of playing in the pros, but few actually have the dream come true."
"If playing in the pros is your Plan A," said Dr.Taylor," be smart... create a Plan B, something to fall back on in case Plan A collapses." Even if you are one of the chosen few to play pro sports," you can't play forever. Take advantage of the academic opportunities your school offers, as well as the athletics.
My academic pursuits have carried me through when the football days were over."
Billy Taylor Inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame
Akron, Ohio. Dr. William L. "Billy" Taylor returned to his boyhood home to be honored at the 48th Summit County Sports Hall of Fame. A native of Barberton, Ohio, Taylor was recognized for his record-setting career as a University of Michigan Wolverine. As a sophomore, Taylor averaged 6.1 yards per carry and scored seven times. He was named first-team All-Big Ten and earned All-American status for three consecutive years.
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