Ben Taylor (1888-1953) - ELECTED

Birthplace: Anderson, S.C.

Status: Player/manager

Bio: The youngest of four brothers in the prominent Taylor family, Ben was a soft-spoken first baseman who played from 1908-29 and managed until 1940. He discovered Hall of Famer Ray Dandridge and is credited by Hall of Famer Buck Leonard as one of the best teachers of the game.



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