Taylor Sanford
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Taylor H. Sanford
- Bats Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 214 lb.
- School University of Richmond
- Born 1907
First baseman Taylor Sanford, the brother of Jack Sanford, played minor league baseball from 1934 to 1946, never rising above class B ball.
Sanford coached Wake Forest University from 1951 to 1955. Under his leadership, the Deamon Deacons won the 1955 College World Series.
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | Mayodan Millers | Bi-State League | 25-47 | -- | none | Team disbanded July 18 |
| 1942 | Staunton Presidents | Virginia League | 32-94 | 6th | none | |
| 1944 | Richmond Colts | Piedmont League | 4th | New York Giants | Lost in 1st round |
4/23/52 TSN - obit of Dr. Thomas Ryland Sanford, father of Taylor and Jack Sanford.
