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Lawrence Taylor 1986
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Lawrence Taylor talks rookie cards, autographs and players he admired most - Sports Collectors Digest
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NFL's best players ever at every defensive position -- Is Lawrence Taylor the GOAT edge rusher? Ronnie Lott or Ed Reed at safety? - ESPN
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