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3 unusual facts about Candy Jim Taylor


Candy Jim Taylor

In 1943 Taylor managed the Homestead Grays to their first Negro League World Series title, repeating their success again the following year.

The Great Depression took its toll on the economics of the game, and while managing the 1933 Richmond All-Stars, Taylor was forced to sell the team bus, and later had to send the players home.

A disciplinarian and a master strategist, as manager Taylor led the St. Louis Stars to their first championship in 1928.


Will McMurray

He played with many popular players of the day, including George Shively, Candy Jim Taylor, Chappie Johnson, Dick Wallace, and William Binga.


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