| Zack Taylor | |
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| Catcher / Manager | |
| Born: July 27, 1898 Yulee, Florida, U.S. | |
| Died: September 19, 1974 (aged 76) Orlando, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 15, 1920, for the Brooklyn Robins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 24, 1935, for the Brooklyn Dodgers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .261 |
| Home runs | 9 |
| Runs batted in | 311 |
| Games managed | 649 |
| Managerial record | 235–410 |
| Winning % | .364 |
| Teams | |
As player
As manager | |
James Wren "Zack" Taylor (July 27, 1898 – September 19, 1974) was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout, and manager.[1] He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher with the Brooklyn Robins, Boston Braves, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, and again with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Although Taylor was not a powerful hitter, he sustained a lengthy career in the major leagues due to his valuable defensive abilities as a catcher. After his playing career, he became better known as the manager for the St. Louis Browns owned by Bill Veeck.[2] His baseball career spanned 58 years.[2]
- ^ "Zack Taylor statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
- ^ a b "Zack Taylor Dead At 76". The Milwaukee Sentinel. Associated Press. September 20, 1974. p. 5. Retrieved January 4, 2012.