About Les Pearson
Lived 1909 – 1986 (aged 76). Les Pearson was an American baseball player.
Lester Pearson (June 27, 1909 – April 9, 1986) was an American Negro league baseball outfielder in the 1930s.
A native of East St. Louis, Illinois, Pearson attended Lincoln University of Missouri and played for the St. Louis Stars in 1937. In 26 recorded games, he posted 34 hits with two home runs and 18 RBI in 120 plate appearances. Pearson died in Los Angeles, California in 1986 at age 76.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Pearson?
American baseball player (1909-1986)
When was Les Pearson born?
Les Pearson was born on 27 June 1909 in East St. Louis, Illinois.
When did Les Pearson die?
Les Pearson died on 9 April 1986 in Los Angeles, California.
What was Les Pearson's occupation?
Les Pearson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Les Pearson?
Les Pearson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Les Pearson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Pearson. https://biography.guide/les-pearson/
MLA: "Les Pearson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-pearson/.
Chicago: "Les Pearson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-pearson/.
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