Future Hall of Fame first baseman Ben Taylor is born in Anderson, SC

On July 1, 1888, future Hall of Fame first baseman Ben Taylor is born in Anderson, SC. Starring most notably for the Indianapolis ABCs, Taylor’s ability to dig balls out of the dirt was legendary, and he frequently batted above .300 in a career that spanned from 1908-1929. In 2006, he was elected to the Hall of Fame.