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Lester Lockett
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Outfielder/Infielder
Born: (1912-03-25)March 25, 1912
Princeton, Indiana
Died: October 4, 2005(2005-10-04) (aged 93)
Chicago, Illinois
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
1937, for the St. Louis Stars
Last appearance
1948, for the Baltimore Elite Giants
Career statistics
Batting average .283
Hits 300
Home runs 7
Runs batted in 179
Stolen bases 16
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • 4× All-Star (1943, 1945, 1948)
  • Negro National League batting champion (1948)

Lester Lockett (March 25, 1912 – October 4, 2005) was an American baseball player in the Negro leagues. He played from 1937 to 1948 with several teams.

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