Marshall Walter ("Major") Taylor (November 26 1878–June 21 1932) was an American cyclist who won the world one-mile track cycling championship in 1899, 1900, and 1901.

Taylor was the second black world champion in any sport, after boxer George Dixon. The Major Taylor Velodrome in Indianapolis, Indiana and a bicycle trail in Chicago are named in his honor. His memory is honored not only for his athletic feats, but for his character. Taylor was a devout Christian who would not race on Sundays for much of his career, making his success all the more remarkable.

Taylor was born on a farm in rural Indiana to parents Gilbert Taylor and Saphronia Kelter. He began as an entertainer at the age of thirteen. He was hired to perform cycling stunts while wearing a soldier's uniform, which resulted in the nickname "Major".

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@eolhcc omg you met taylor york? i am MAJOR jealous :)
Berrrrnice (Bernice Healy) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:18:09 -0000
@eolhcc omg you met taylor york? i am MAJOR jealous :)
Have any New Year's resolutions? You should resolve to check out the Major Taylor Project if you haven't already.... http://bit.ly/7f5B45
MontlakeBikes (Montlake Bike Shop) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:37:04 -0000
Have any New Year's resolutions? You should resolve to check out the Major Taylor Project if you haven't already.... http://bit.ly/7f5B45
Fine tuning these Major Taylor drawings. Excited about this project. @repeatpress @DYKC
chrispiascik (Chris Piascik) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:21:48 -0000
Fine tuning these Major Taylor drawings. Excited about this project. @repeatpress @DYKC
@KateFromage How did you know about the bone Shaker did your read the Major Taylor story?
hbstache (Handlebar Mustache) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:53:53 -0000
@KateFromage How did you know about the bone Shaker did your read the Major Taylor story?
@MaruVR taylor lautner's cool... steven strait shoulda been the one that was like the leader of the pack. both of them together = major win
MoneyHoney87 (Sabrina) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:27:49 -0000
@MaruVR taylor lautner's cool... steven strait shoulda been the one that was like the leader of the pack. both of them together = major win
I'm still not over the whole Kanye-Taylor incident. Kanye is a major douche bag. I swear if i ever meet him I'll kick his ass!
smileybrianna (BriannaDanielleDoria) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:08:19 -0000
I'm still not over the whole Kanye-Taylor incident. Kanye is a major douche bag. I swear if i ever meet him I'll kick his ass!

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