Chink Taylor

C. L. "Chink" Taylor (February 9, 1898 – July 7, 1980) was an American professional baseball outfielder during the 1920s. He played in eight games for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball in 1925.^[1]

Chink Taylor
Taylor in 1921
Outfielder
Born: (1898-02-09)February 9, 1898 Burnet, Texas
Died: July 7, 1980(1980-07-07) (aged 82) Temple, Texas
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 18, 1925, for the Chicago Cubs
Last MLB appearance
May 20, 1925, for the Chicago Cubs
MLB statistics
Games played	8
Batting average	.000 (0-for-6)
Runs scored	2
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Chicago Cubs (1925)

Taylor played in the minor leagues from 1921 to 1929 (except for 1923), appearing in 1109 games while compiling a .307 batting average.^[2] Per Taylor's draft registration cards of September 1918 and February 1942, his given name was "C. L." (initials only).^[3][4] He was one of several baseball players in the first half of the 20th century with the nickname "Chink".

Taylor died in July 1980 at the age of 82; he was survived by his wife and two sons.^[5]