About Luke Nelson
Lived 1893 – 1985 (aged 91). Luke Nelson was an American baseball player.
Luther Martin "Luke" Nelson (December 4, 1893 – November 14, 1985) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Nelson played for the New York Yankees in . In nine career games, he had a 3–0 record with a 2.96 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed.
Nelson died at Moline Public Hospital in Moline, Illinois on November 14, 1985 at the age of 91. He would be buried at St. John's Cemetery in Viola, Illinois.
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Who was Luke Nelson?
American baseball player
When was Luke Nelson born?
Luke Nelson was born on 4 December 1893 in Cable.
When did Luke Nelson die?
Luke Nelson died on 14 November 1985 in Moline.
What was Luke Nelson's occupation?
Luke Nelson was a baseball player.
What nationality was Luke Nelson?
Luke Nelson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Luke Nelson (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Luke Nelson. https://biography.guide/luke-nelson-baseball-player/
MLA: "Luke Nelson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/luke-nelson-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Luke Nelson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/luke-nelson-baseball-player/.
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