About El Tappe Memorabilia & Collectibles
About El Tappe:
El Tappe (full name: Elvin Walter Tappe; no nicknames) played catcher from 1954 until 1958 for the Chicago Cubs. He played for the Cubs from 1954 - 1958. Over 6 seasons, he played 145 games, hit 0 home runs, drove in 21 runs, and stole 0 bases. Born on May 21, 1927 in Quincy, IL, Tappe stood 5' 11" and weighed 180 lb. He attended Quincy (Quincy, IL) (All Transactions) high school. His debut was on April 24, 1954 and he played his final game on July 17, 1962. Common misspellings of his name include Elvin El Walter Tappe.