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Lou Legett Notable

b. June 1, 1901 · Boston Braves 1929, Boston Red Sox 1933–1935

Lou Legett divided seven seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Boston Braves from 1929, then the Boston Red Sox through 1935.

Across 68 games he batted .202, with 25 hits and 13 runs. He finished with 3 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 47 games behind the plate, with 98 putouts and 8 errors. He turned 1 double play.

He was born in New Orleans, LA, USA on June 1, 1901, and died on March 6, 1988. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1929 BSN 3981713 200 63182 .160
1933 BOS 8511 100 1000 .200
1934 BOS 1938411 000 1240 .289
1935 BOS 2010 000 0000
Career 681241325 300 85222 .202

On this day & linked events

1901

Born June 1, 1901

New Orleans, LA, USA

1988

Died March 6, 1988