Two years later, C. I. Taylor, formerly of the Birmingham Giants and West Baden Sprudels, purchased a half-interest in the ABCs, and became the team's manager. Taylor stocked the ABCs with his brothers Ben, John, and Jim, all among the best African-American players in baseball.
Two years after that, C. I. Taylor, who had previously managed the Birmingham Giants and West Baden Sprudels, acquired a stake in the ABCs and became their manager. Taylor recruited his brothers Ben, John, and Jim, all among the top African-American players in baseball.