kids encyclopedia robot

Luke Nelson facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Luke Nelson
Pitcher
Born: (1893-12-04)December 4, 1893
Cable, Illinois
Died: November 14, 1985(1985-11-14) (aged 91)
Moline, Illinois
Batted: Right Threw: Right
debut
May 25, 1919, for the New York Yankees
Last appearance
July 11, 1919, for the New York Yankees
Career statistics
Win-Loss record 3-0
Earned run average 2.96
Strikeouts 11
Teams

Luther Martin Nelson (December 4, 1893 – November 14, 1985) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. Nelson played for the New York Yankees in 1919. In nine games, he had a 3–0 record with a 2.96 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.

Nelson was born in Cable, Illinois and died in Moline, Illinois.


kids search engine
Luke Nelson Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.