Lester Lockett Notable

Lester Lockett played for six clubs across 12 seasons as a left fielder, opening with the St. Louis Stars in 1937 and closing with the Baltimore Elite Giants in 1948. His longest stay was with the Birmingham Black Barons, from 1941 to 1946.

Across 312 games he batted .287, with 333 hits and 179 runs. He finished with 11 home runs, 49 doubles and 16 stolen bases.

He led the league in doubles once, in 1948, with 15. He led the league in hits once, in 1948, with 85. He also led it in home runs and runs batted in. He played 171 games in the outfield, with 286 putouts and 10 errors. He also played 108 games at third base.

He was selected to three All-Star teams between 1943 and 1948.

He was born in Princeton, IN, USA on March 25, 1912, and died on October 4, 2005. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.