About Leo Townsend
Lived 1891 – 1976 (aged 85). Leo Townsend was an American baseball player.
Leo Alphonse Townsend (January 15, 1891 – December 3, 1976) was an American pitcher for the Boston Braves from 1920 to 1921. He is the only major league pitcher to pitch more than 19 innings without a strikeout. He threw innings. Townsend had two wins, three losses, and a below-average 2.81 earned run average.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leo Townsend?
American baseball player (1891-1976)
When was Leo Townsend born?
Leo Townsend was born on 15 January 1891 in Mobile.
When did Leo Townsend die?
Leo Townsend died on 3 December 1976 in Mobile.
What was Leo Townsend's occupation?
Leo Townsend was a baseball player.
What nationality was Leo Townsend?
Leo Townsend was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leo Townsend (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leo Townsend. https://biography.guide/leo-townsend-baseball-player/
MLA: "Leo Townsend." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leo-townsend-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Leo Townsend." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leo-townsend-baseball-player/.
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