Colin Taylor (24 August 1940 — June 2005), was an English footballer who played for Walsall F.C. on three different spells, with whom he made at least 459 league appearances by the end of the 1972–73 season, scoring at least 169 goals. He also made 33 appearances in league games for Newcastle (7 goals) and 33 appearances in league games for Crystal Palace (8 goals).Taylor was a barrel-chested left-winger who was a member of the Saddlers' first team during their golden days of the 1950s and 1960s. Taylor was best known for his powerful shooting skills and the accuracy of his left foot.Following his death in 2005, Walsall F.C. have promised to build a permanent memorial for Taylor.