About Chink Taylor
Lived 1898 – 1980 (aged 82). Chink Taylor was an American baseball player.
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.
Taylor played in the minor leagues from 1921 to 1929 (except for 1923), appearing in 1109 games while compiling a .307 batting average. Per Taylor's draft registration cards of September 1918 and February 1942, his given name was "C. L." (initials only). 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.
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Who was Chink Taylor?
Major League Baseball player
When was Chink Taylor born?
Chink Taylor was born on 9 February 1898 in Burnet.
When did Chink Taylor die?
Chink Taylor died on 7 July 1980 in Temple.
What was Chink Taylor's occupation?
Chink Taylor was a baseball player.
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Chink Taylor was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chink Taylor. https://biography.guide/chink-taylor/
MLA: "Chink Taylor." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chink-taylor/.
Chicago: "Chink Taylor." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/chink-taylor/.
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