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Lew Fonseca

Played For
Cincinnati Reds (1921-1924)
Philadelphia Phillies (1925)
Cleveland Indians (1927-1931)
Chicago White Sox (1931-1933)

Managed
Chicago White Sox (1932-1934)

Born
Lewis Albert Fonseca was born on January 21, 1899, in Oakland, CA.

Died
November 26, 1989, Ely, IA

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  1B

Primary Team:  CLE

Major League Debut
April 13, 1921

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Lew Fonseca

Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
1950 BBWAA 2 1.2%
1956 BBWAA 2 1.0%
1958 BBWAA 3 1.1%
1960 BBWAA 3 1.1%

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