About Leo Foster
Born 1951. Leo Foster is an American baseball player.
Leonard Norris Foster (born February 2, 1951) is an American former Major League Baseball infielder. He played all or part of five major league seasons between and , playing mostly at shortstop, second base, and third base, for the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.
Foster had one of the more unfortunate debuts in Major League history, when playing his first game for the Braves against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium on July 9, 1971. Fielding at shortstop, he committed an error on the first ball hit to him. After flying out in the 3rd inning, Foster hit into a double play in the 5th inning, followed by hitting into a triple play in the 7th inning.
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Who is Leo Foster?
American baseball player
When was Leo Foster born?
Leo Foster was born on 2 February 1951 in Covington.
What is Leo Foster's occupation?
Leo Foster is a baseball player.
What nationality is Leo Foster?
Leo Foster is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Foster. https://biography.guide/leo-foster/
MLA: "Leo Foster." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leo-foster/.
Chicago: "Leo Foster." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leo-foster/.
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