About Leonard Henderson
Lived 1901 – 1979 (aged 77–78). Leonard Henderson was an American baseball player.
Leonard Lindsey Henderson (January 22, 1901 – March 1979), sometimes listed as "Lenon", was an American Negro league third baseman in the 1930s.
A native of Hamilton County, Tennessee, Henderson was the older brother of fellow Negro leaguer Henry Henderson. He made his Negro leagues debut in 1930 with the Nashville Elite Giants, played for Nashville again in 1932, and also spent time with the Louisville Black Caps and Birmingham Black Barons. Henderson died in Jackson, Mississippi in 1979 at age 78.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leonard Henderson?
American baseball player
When was Leonard Henderson born?
Leonard Henderson was born on 22 January 1901 in Hamilton County.
When did Leonard Henderson die?
Leonard Henderson died in 1979 in Jackson, Mississippi.
What was Leonard Henderson's occupation?
Leonard Henderson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Leonard Henderson?
Leonard Henderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Leonard Henderson
· DBpedia: Leonard Henderson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leonard Henderson. https://biography.guide/leonard-henderson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Leonard Henderson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leonard-henderson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Leonard Henderson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leonard-henderson-baseball-player/.
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