Taylor, Major, 1878-1932
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Taylor, Marshall Walter, 1878-1932
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African American professional bicycle racer; b. Marshall W. Taylor.
Marshall W. ("Major") Taylor, a professional African-American bicycle racer, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 26, 1878. He started racing in Indianapolis and was eventually barred from competition. Around 1895, Taylor moved with his trainer, Louis D. ("Birdie") Munger to Worcester, Massachusetts. Taylor further developed his talent which led to three consecutive American sprint points championships, from 1898-1900, and a world championship in the mile sprint in Montreal on August 12, 1899. "Major" Taylor then embarked on competitive tours of Europe and Australia. As a black athlete in a characteristically all-white profession, Taylor attracted attention and commentary and faced unusual challenges and pressures.
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https://viaf.org/viaf/92707734
https://viaf.org/viaf/62349028
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n83024139
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n83024139
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African Americans
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Danbury (Conn.)
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