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American sports editor (1952–2023)
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Terry Rosalind Taylor (October 4, 1952 – November 14, 2023) was an American sports editor. She was the first woman to be a sports editor for the Associated Press. Taylor died from cancer at her home in Paoli, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 2023, at the age of 71.

Early life and education

Terry Taylor was born in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Her mother was an administrative assistant for the Internal Revenue Service.

She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Temple University where she also worked at the campus newspaper.

Career

She worked at The Charlotte News and later joined the Associated Press in 1977.

References

  1. Terry Taylor, first woman AP sports editor, dies at age 71
  2. ^ Sandomir, Richard (November 24, 2023). "Terry Taylor, First Woman Named Sports Editor of The A.P., Dies at 71". Retrieved November 27, 2023.


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