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About Marshall Taylor
Marshall Walter "Major" Taylor, an American cyclist, was the world's first black sports superstar. He won the international cycling title in 1899, the American sprint title in 1900, and had made other track cycling records.
Achievements
He was the second Black athlete to win a world title in any sport.
Early Life & Cycling
A bicycle store owner recruited him to execute bicycle stunts in front of the Hay and Willits bicycle shop.
He began amateur racing in races in Indianapolis and other places. He continued to work in the bike business until "Birdie" Munger helped him to his first professional racing victory in 1896. Despite constant bureaucracy and physical opposition, he won his first national title two years later and became global champion in 1899 and American sprint champion in 1899 and 1900.
Trivia
The cyclist had a daughter with Daisy Morris.
He was buried in a pauper's tomb and reburied in 1948.
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F.A.Q. about Marshall Taylor
When is his birthday?
Marshall Taylor's birthday is on November 26, 1878.
In how many days is his birthday?
Marshall Taylor's birthday is in 237 days
How old was Marshall Taylor when he died?
He was 53 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 21, 1932.
How old would he be today?
Marshall Taylor would be 146 years old if he was alive today.