Marshall 'Major' Taylor :: Veteran Road & Track Competitor (Pre-1945), 1989

Plaque- Marshall "Major" Taylor VHS Major Taylor Tracks Of Glory

In 1899 Taylor set records in every sprint distance from 1/4 mile to 2 miles. In that same year, he won two titles at the World Sprint Championships and became the first black athlete in any sport to win a world professional championship. He became the National Professional Track Champion in 1900 and won 42 of 57 meets in Europe in 1901.