Luke Easter

Played For
Cleveland Indians (1949-1954)

Born
Luscious Luke Easter was born on August 4, 1915, in Jonestown, MS.

Died
March 29, 1979, Euclid, OH

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  1B

Primary Team:  CLE

Major League Debut
August 11, 1949

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Notes
Easter was killed by Victor L. Pritchett on March 29, 1978, in a shootout outside a Cleveland bank.

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