Ben Taylor (Negro Leagues)

Benjamin Harrison Taylor

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.

• Born July 1, 1888 in Anderson, SC USA
• Died January 24, 1953 in Baltimore, MD USA

Inducted into Hall of Fame in 2006

BR Register page

Biographical Information

Ben Taylor was a great Negro League first baseman, his career lasting from 1908 to 1929. In a 1949 Philadelphia Evening Bulletin article, Oscar Charleston chose Ben Taylor as his first baseman on his all-time All-Star team. In all but one of his first 16 seasons, Taylor batted over .300.

He is the brother of Candy Jim Taylor, C.I. Taylor and Steel Arm Johnny Taylor.

Related Sites

• Hall of Fame Bio