Terry R. Taylor

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.^[1]

Early life and education

Terry Taylor was born in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Her mother was an administrative assistant for the Internal Revenue Service.^[2]

She received a bachelor's degree in journalism from Temple University where she also worked at the campus newspaper.^[2]

Career

She worked at The Charlotte News and later joined the Associated Press in 1977.^[2]

References

^ Terry Taylor, first woman AP sports editor, dies at age 71
^ ^a ^b ^c 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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[1] Terry Taylor, first woman AP sports editor, dies at age 71

[nytimes-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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