LeRoy Taylor

Leroy R. Taylor

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 175 lb.
• School Wiley College
• Debut 1925
• Final Game 1934
• Born August 11, 1902 in Marshall, TX USA
• Died March 7, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Leroy Taylor was an outfielder in the Negro Leagues. He debuted as a backup with the Chicago American Giants in 1925. In 1926, he moved to the Indianapolis ABCs. He was with the Kansas City Monarchs from 1928 through 1930, hitting .134, .346 and .290 in his three years. In 1929, he led the Negro National League with 31 steals and tied for third with 10 triples.

Taylor bounced around with three clubs in 1932 then spent a year with the Detroit Stars. In 1934, he hit .333 for the Cleveland Red Sox and also spent some time with the Monarchs. Taylor appeared in the 1936 East-West Game, replacing Frog Redus, going 0 for 1, then being replaced by Lou Dials.

Notable Achievements

• All-Star (1936)

Sources

• Black Baseball's National Showcase by Larry Lester
• The Biographical Encyclopedia of the Negro Baseball Leagues by James Riley
• The Complete Book of Baseball's Negro Leagues by John Holway