Chink Taylor Explained

Chink Taylor
Position:Outfielder
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:9 February 1898
Birth Place:Burnet, Texas
Death Place:Temple, Texas
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 18
Debutyear:1925
Debutteam:Chicago Cubs
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 20
Finalyear:1925
Finalteam:Chicago Cubs
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Games played
Stat1value:8
Stat2label:Batting average
Stat2value:.000 (0-for-6)
Stat3label:Runs scored
Stat3value:2
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C. L. "Chink" Taylor (February 9, 1898 – July 7, 1980) was an American professional baseball outfielder during the 1920s. He played in eight games for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball in 1925.[1]

Taylor played in the minor leagues from 1921 to 1929 (except for 1923), appearing in 1109 games while compiling a .307 batting average.[2] Per Taylor's draft registration cards of September 1918 and February 1942, his given name was "C. L." (initials only).[3] [4] He was one of several baseball players in the first half of the 20th century with the nickname "Chink".

Taylor died in July 1980 at the age of 82; he was survived by his wife and two sons.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chink Taylor . . May 3, 2021.
  2. Web site: C. L. Taylor Minor Leagues Statistics & History . . May 3, 2021.
  3. Web site: Draft Registration Card . September 1918 . . fold3.com . subscription . May 3, 2021.
  4. Web site: Draft Registration Card . February 1942 . . fold3.com . subscription . May 3, 2021.
  5. News: Chink Taylor Dies . . . 16 . July 8, 1980 . May 3, 2021 . newspapers.com.