Lawrence Taylor released from New Jersey hospital
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Doctors have released Lawrence Taylor from the hospital, sending him home to continue his recovery from pancreatitis. TMZ Sports reports the Hall of Fame linebacker was discharged late last week . Taylor, 67, was hospitalized in New Jersey on April 23 with what first was announced as a non-life-threatening stomach issue.
TMZ Sports later reported that Taylor was dealing with pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. Taylor played for the Giants from 1981-93, winning two Super Bowl rings.
The team retired his No. 56, and he earned induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.