About Lester Lockett
Lived 1912 – 2005 (aged 93). Lester Lockett was an American baseball player.
Lester Lockett (March 25, 1912 – October 4, 2005) was an American professional baseball left fielder and third baseman in the Negro leagues. He played from 1937 to 1948 with several teams.
In February 1997, he was living at a YMCA in Lake View, Chicago and carried a briefcase full of memorabilia from his baseball career.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lester Lockett?
Negro League Baseball player (1912-2005)
When was Lester Lockett born?
Lester Lockett was born on 25 March 1912 in Princeton.
When did Lester Lockett die?
Lester Lockett died on 4 October 2005 in Chicago.
What was Lester Lockett's occupation?
Lester Lockett was a baseball player.
What nationality was Lester Lockett?
Lester Lockett was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lester Lockett. https://biography.guide/lester-lockett/
MLA: "Lester Lockett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lester-lockett/.
Chicago: "Lester Lockett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lester-lockett/.
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