Ben Taylor (first baseman, born 1888)
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Benjamin Harrison Taylor (July 1, 1888 – January 24, 1953) was an American first baseman and manager in baseball's Negro leagues. Taylor played for the Birmingham Giants,[1] Chicago American Giants, Indianapolis ABC's,[4] St. Louis Giants, Bacharach Giants, Washington Potomacs, Harrisburg Giants, and Baltimore Black Sox. His playing career lasted from 1908 to 1929. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Ben Taylor | |
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First baseman | |
Born: (1888-07-01)July 1, 1888 Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. | |
Died: January 24, 1953(1953-01-24) (aged 64) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
Negro leagues debut | |
1908, Birmingham Giants | |
Last appearance | |
1929, Bacharach Giants | |
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Member of the National | |
Baseball Hall of Fame | |
Induction | 2006 |
Election method | Committee on African-American Baseball |
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