About Leon Stewart
Lived 1915 – 1969 (aged 53). Leon Stewart was an American baseball player.
Leon "Lefty" Stewart (September 5, 1915 – August 10, 1969) was an American professional baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues. He played with the Newark Eagles in 1936 and 1940. He later played with the Negro American League Birmingham Black Barons in 1942 as outfielder. Leon adopted the nickname "Lefty" because he batted right and pitched left
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Who was Leon Stewart?
American baseball player
When was Leon Stewart born?
Leon Stewart was born on 5 September 1915 in Norfolk, Virginia.
When did Leon Stewart die?
Leon Stewart died on 10 August 1969 in Bronx, New York (state), New York City.
What was Leon Stewart's occupation?
Leon Stewart was a baseball player.
What nationality was Leon Stewart?
Leon Stewart was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Leon Stewart (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leon Stewart. https://biography.guide/leon-stewart/
MLA: "Leon Stewart." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leon-stewart/.
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