Sewell, Luke

St. Louis Browns 1942

Cleveland Indians 1921-1932, 1939

Chicago White Sox 1935-1938

Washington Senators 1933-1934

Catcher (R/R) Height: 5’9” Weight: 160 lbs

Born: 1-5-1901, Titus, Alabama

Died: 5-4-1987, Akron, Ohio

Franchise Points: 95

Rank: 99/100

Rank Among Catchers: 7/7

Career Stats

Biography

How Acquired:

Signed as a non-drafted free agent, 1921?

Transactions History:

1921: Signed by the Cleveland Indians

1-7-33: Traded to the Washington Senators for Roy Spencer

1-22-35: Traded to the St. Louis Browns for Bump Hadley

1-22-35: Traded to the Chicago White Sox for Cash

12-19-38: Traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers for Cash

1939: Traded to the Cleveland Indians for Cash

After 1939 Season: Released by Cleveland

6-5-41: Hired by the St. Louis Browns as player/manager

After 1941: Retired as a player

Awards and Milestones:

1937 AL All-Star

Season League Leaders:

1926 – 10^th Sacrifice Hits (26)

1927 – 9^th AL MVP

1929 – 7^th Sacrifice Hits (22)

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