John Taber

John Pardon Taber

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8"

• Debut April 30, 1890
• Final Game July 8, 1890
• Born June 28, 1868 in Acushnet, MA USA
• Died February 21, 1940 in Boston, MA USA

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Biographical Information

John Taber, from Massachusetts, played two games for the 1890 Boston Beaneaters.

"John Taber, the Boston League team's experimental pitcher is a jolly fellow, and has become very popular with his teammates." - Sporting Life, April 12, 1890

"Taber, the young Boston pitcher, pitched well, but was evidently rattled by the coaching of (his teammates) Tucker and Long." - Sporting Life, May 3, 1890, discussing the game of April 30 between Boston and Brooklyn

"John Taber has had an offer from Tacoma. He says it is too far to walk, and prefers to be nearer home." - Sporting Life, January 3, 1891