Early Life
Taylor was born in Richmond, Virginia. Walter was shortened to "W" by his friends, and then "Dub." His family moved to Augusta, Georgia, when he was five years old and lived in that city until he was 13. During that time he befriended Ty Cobb's son and namesake, Ty Cobb, Jr. He had four siblings: Minnie Margret Taylor, Maud Clare Taylor, George Taylor and Edna Fay Taylor. Walter Tac Tharp, Dubs grandson, was Walters best friend. Dub and Walter did everything together,from hunting and just being in each others company.
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