Harry Taylor (1930s first baseman)
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Harry Warren Taylor is a former professional baseball player who was a infielder
in the Major Leagues in 1932. After beginning his career with the Seattle Indians he was sold to and would play for the Chicago Cubs
. An injury sent him back to the Chicago farm system as a Player/Manager. "Handsome Harry" volunteered into the Navy at the beginning of WWII and, although he took all of the combat training, because of his age and background as a professional athlete, he was made a fitness officer. After the war he rejoined the Cubs organization for a short time and then became a business man until his death from leukemia in 1969. At the time of his death he was survived by his 2nd wife, a son, a daughter and a grand-daughter.
Infielder
An infielder is a baseball player stationed at one of four defensive "infield" positions on the baseball field.-Standard arrangement of positions:In a game of baseball, two teams of nine players take turns playing offensive and defensive roles...
in the Major Leagues in 1932. After beginning his career with the Seattle Indians he was sold to and would play for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
. An injury sent him back to the Chicago farm system as a Player/Manager. "Handsome Harry" volunteered into the Navy at the beginning of WWII and, although he took all of the combat training, because of his age and background as a professional athlete, he was made a fitness officer. After the war he rejoined the Cubs organization for a short time and then became a business man until his death from leukemia in 1969. At the time of his death he was survived by his 2nd wife, a son, a daughter and a grand-daughter.