About Lefty Holmes
Lived 1907 – 1987 (aged 80). Lefty Holmes was an American baseball player.
Frank "Lefty" Holmes (February 28, 1907 – December 27, 1987), also nicknamed "Sonny", "Ducky", and "Eddie", was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. A native of Brunswick, Georgia, he was the brother of fellow Negro leaguer Philly Holmes, and played from 1929 to 1940 with multiple clubs. Holmes died in his hometown of Brunswick in 1987 at age 80.
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Who was Lefty Holmes?
American baseball player
When was Lefty Holmes born?
Lefty Holmes was born on 28 February 1907 in Brunswick, Georgia.
When did Lefty Holmes die?
Lefty Holmes died on 27 December 1987 in Brunswick, Georgia.
What was Lefty Holmes's occupation?
Lefty Holmes was a baseball player.
What nationality was Lefty Holmes?
Lefty Holmes was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lefty Holmes. https://biography.guide/lefty-holmes/
MLA: "Lefty Holmes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lefty-holmes/.
Chicago: "Lefty Holmes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lefty-holmes/.
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