Chink Taylor
Taylor in 1921
Outfielder
Born: (1898-02-09)February 9, 1898
Burnet, Texas
Died: July 7, 1980(1980-07-07) (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 played8
Batting average.000 (0-for-6)
Runs scored2
Teams

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Chink Taylor". Retrosheet. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  2. ↑ "C. L. Taylor Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 3, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Draft Registration Card". Selective Service System. September 1918. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via fold3.com.
  4. ↑ "Draft Registration Card". Selective Service System. February 1942. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via fold3.com.
  5. ↑ "Chink Taylor Dies". Lancaster New Era. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. July 8, 1980. p. 16. Retrieved May 3, 2021 – via newspapers.com.


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