About Walt Lerian
Lived 1903 – 1929 (aged 26). Walt Lerian was an American baseball player.
Walter "Peck" Irvin Lerian (February 10, 1903 – October 22, 1929) was an American professional baseball player who played two seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies from through .
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and died there at the age of 26 when a truck driver leaped the curb and he was pinned against a building, ending what was considered at the time to be a promising major league career. The driver was later convicted of manslaughter.
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Who was Walt Lerian?
American baseball player (1903-1929)
When was Walt Lerian born?
Walt Lerian was born on 10 February 1903 in Baltimore.
When did Walt Lerian die?
Walt Lerian died on 22 October 1929 in Baltimore.
What was Walt Lerian's occupation?
Walt Lerian was a baseball player.
What nationality was Walt Lerian?
Walt Lerian was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walt Lerian. https://biography.guide/walt-lerian/
MLA: "Walt Lerian." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walt-lerian/.
Chicago: "Walt Lerian." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walt-lerian/.
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