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The result was keep. Mark Arsten (talk) 02:06, 25 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wally Taylor

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Baseball player in the 19th century. The general rule is that one must make it to the majors to be deemed notable enough for an article. But Taylor had quite a lengthy minor league career, which is why I'm putting it in AFD. I myself lean towards delete, but others may disagree. Fryedk (talk) 03:14, 11 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Delete.. Never played in the majors.. lengthy minor league career doesn't cut it. Spanneraol (talk) 02:33, 12 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Keep Seems like an exception to the rule. Played a part in Milwaukee's rise, and was also a manager, albeit minor league as well. Likely a rather well known player at the time within baseball circles. 11kowrom 03:36, 12 September 2013 (UTC)
Keep - seems to have been an important figure in the early days of baseball, and looks notable. I would suggest moving to Wally Taylor (baseball) and turning Wally Taylor into a dab page, as there is also Wally Taylor (footballer). Giant Snowman 14:37, 15 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Mark Arsten (talk) 16:18, 18 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. While we shouldn't have an article for every minor league player, there are articles for some, like Steve Chilcott and Brien Taylor. Since one of the minor leagues this player played in was the precursor to the American League, and the team he played an important role for is one of the teams that survived the transition to becoming a major league – they're the Orioles now – I think he's just notable enough to avoid falling under the ordinary minor leaguer guideline. Egsan Bacon (talk) 19:33, 19 September 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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