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Luscious "Luke" Easter (August 4, 1915 – March 29, 1979) was an American professional baseball player in Major League Baseball and the Negro leagues. He batted left-handed, threw right-handed, was 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), and weighed 240 lb.
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Jun 21, 2023 · Learn how Luke Easter, a former Black independent and Negro League star, hit the longest home run ever at Cleveland Stadium on June 23, 1950. The article details his career, his transition to the AL, and his feat against the Senators.
Mar 4, 2020 · Luke Easter was a power hitting first baseman, first during his time in the Negro Leagues, then with the Cleveland Indians. His life came to an end on this day in 1979, when he was killed...
Jul 19, 2018 · While the papers stated that an “estimated 8,000 Negroes were in the stands to see the Padres’ sensational colored star, Luke Easter,” that left almost 16,000 non-Negroes in the stands, no less enthusiastic to see Luke.
Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about Luke Easter, a powerful slugger who played for several Negro League teams and barnstormed across the country. Find out his birth date, war service, home run feats, and more.
Jan 10, 2024 · When he refused to give up the thousands of dollars he had in his possession, Easter was shot several times in the chest. He died on arrival at the hospital. Did anyone remember Luke Easter? Thankfully, yes. More than 5,000 people viewed Easter’s casket at a public viewing in Cleveland.
