Tony Taylor
Cuban baseball player and coach
Born
December 19th, 1935
89 years ago
Died
July 16th, 2020
5 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Cuba
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Played second base in Major League Baseball for teams including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago Cubs. Had a career spanning 1958 to 1971. Served as a coach for various teams after retirement from playing. Contributed to the development of young players and the promotion of baseball in Cuba.
Played for the Philadelphia Phillies
Coached in the minor leagues
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