John I. Taylor | |
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| Born | (1875-01-14)January 14, 1875 |
| Died | January 26, 1938(1938-01-26) (aged 63) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hills Cemetery |
| Known for | Owner of theBoston Red Sox |
| Spouse | Daisy |
| Father | Charles H. Taylor |
| Relatives | William O. Taylor (brother) |
| Awards | Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame (2012) |
John Irving Taylor (January 14, 1875 – January 26, 1938) was an American baseball executive. He was principal owner of theBoston Red Sox from 1904 until 1911,[a] and remained a part owner until 1914.
Taylor was the son ofCharles H. Taylor,publisher ofThe Boston Globe; a brother,William O. Taylor, would later succeed their father as publisher. John, William, and a third brother, Charles Jr., all worked for theGlobe,[1] although John's tenure was limited to several years after high school.[2]
Taylor purchased the Red Sox fromHenry Killilea on April 19, 1904, with his father Charles serving as a minority owner. In September 1911, the Taylors sold half of the stock in the team toJimmy McAleer and Robert B. McRoy, with McAleer taking over as team president. During this time, the Red Sox won the1912 World Series. On December 21, 1913,Joseph Lannin, Frank P. Cooper, and John R. Turner purchased McAleer and McRoy's half of the team with Lannin becoming team president. On May 15, 1914, Lannin bought out all of his partners and became sole owner of the Red Sox.
In his later years, Taylor lived inDedham, Massachusetts, and died in hospital following a brief illness on January 26, 1938, aged 63.[3] He is interred with his wife Daisy inForest Hills Cemetery inJamaica Plain, Massachusetts.
A son, John Ingalls Taylor,[4][b] served as president of theGlobe (1963–1975) and a grandson,Benjamin B. Taylor, served as president (1993–1997) and publisher (1997–1999).[1] Taylor was inducted to theBoston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2012.[5]
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| Preceded by | Owner of theBoston Americans / Red Sox April 19, 1904 – May 15, 1914 (withJimmy McAleer, September 1911 – December 21, 1913) (withJoseph Lannin, December 21, 1913 – May 15, 1914) | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Boston Americans / Red SoxPresident 1904–1911 | Succeeded by |