J. G. Taylor Spink

Background

Spink, J. G. Taylor was born on November 6, 1888 in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. Son of Charles C. and Marie (Taylor) Spink.

Education

Student in public schools Saint Louis, Missouri.

Career

The Sporting News, and The Sporting Goods Dealer. Public Baseball Guide, Baseball Register, Football Record and Rule Book. Started Toy Buyer’s Guide, The Sporting Goods Dealers Trade Directory, 1913.

Editor: The Sporting News Record Book.

Official Baseball Guide and Record Book, 1912-1948. Developed special military edits for service men, World World World War II (special citation by President Truman).

World’s Series Records, Comedians and Pranksters of Baseball. Named Chairman of Commission to name old-time ball players to Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, New New York

Achievements

• J. G. Taylor Spink has been listed as a noteworthy publisher. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Sigma Delta Chirurgical Mason (32°, Shriner). Clubs: Algonquin Golf, Clearwater Hunting and Fishing (Saint Louis).

Connections

Married Blanche Keene, April. Children: Marie Taylor (Mistress J. Doctorate. Sweeney, Junior.