University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame

Irvin "Ace" Taylor
- Induction:
- 1997
- Class:
- 1931
IRVIN S. "ACE" TAYLOR
(1907-2003)
Football (1927-29)
Men's Basketball (1928-30)
Baseball (1927-30)
Men's Soccer (1926)
A rare four-sport standout during his career at the University of Delaware, Irvin "Ace" Taylor was the Blue Hens' first ever Outstanding Senior Male Athlete award winner in 1929-30.
An end in football, Taylor served as team captain in 1929 was named to Delaware's All-Time Football Team in 1989.
While at Delaware 1926-1930, Ace won three letters in both football and basketball, three in baseball, and one in soccer.
Ace was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame in 1996. He passed away in 2003 at the age of 96.
(1907-2003)
Football (1927-29)
Men's Basketball (1928-30)
Baseball (1927-30)
Men's Soccer (1926)
A rare four-sport standout during his career at the University of Delaware, Irvin "Ace" Taylor was the Blue Hens' first ever Outstanding Senior Male Athlete award winner in 1929-30.
An end in football, Taylor served as team captain in 1929 was named to Delaware's All-Time Football Team in 1989.
While at Delaware 1926-1930, Ace won three letters in both football and basketball, three in baseball, and one in soccer.
Ace was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame in 1996. He passed away in 2003 at the age of 96.
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