John Taff

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John Gallatin Taff

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.

• Debut May 11, 1913
• Final Game June 28, 1913
• Born June 3, 1890 in Austin, TX USA
• Died May 15, 1961 in Houston, TX USA

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John Taff pitched seven games for the great 1913 Athletics, who went on to win the 1913 World Series.

In spite of their success, the 1913 Athletics had a young staff, with the average age 25.8. Eddie Plank was 37 and Chief Bender was 29, but other than those two pitchers, all the frequently-used pitchers were 24 or younger. Taff was 23 at the time (he made his debut shortly before he turned 23).

A photo here of the 1913 Athletics includes him.

In the minors from 1910-15 he played in Texas, winning 20 for Waco in 1912.

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