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Chink Taylor
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]
| Chink Taylor | |
|---|---|
Taylor in 1921 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: February 9, 1898 Burnet, Texas | |
| Died: July 7, 1980 (aged 82) Temple, Texas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 18, 1925, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 20, 1925, for the Chicago Cubs | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Games played | 8 |
| Batting average | .000 (0-for-6) |
| Runs scored | 2 |
| Teams | |
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]
References edit
- ^ "Chink Taylor". Retrosheet. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "C. L. Taylor Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
- ^ "Draft Registration Card". Selective Service System. September 1918. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via fold3.com.
- ^ "Draft Registration Card". Selective Service System. February 1942. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via fold3.com.
- ^ "Chink Taylor Dies". Lancaster New Era. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. July 8, 1980. p. 16. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via newspapers.com.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet