Luke Nelson (baseball)

American baseball player (1893-1985)

Baseball player
Luke Nelson
Pitcher
Born: (1893-12-04)December 4, 1893
Cable, Illinois
Died: November 14, 1985(1985-11-14) (aged 91)
Moline, Illinois
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 25, 1919, for the New York Yankees
Last MLB appearance
July 11, 1919, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–0
Earned run average2.96
Strikeouts11
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Luther Martin "Luke" Nelson (December 4, 1893 – November 14, 1985) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Nelson played for the New York Yankees in 1919. 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.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Luther Nelson". Quad-City Times. Davenport, Iowa. November 16, 1985. p. 4. Retrieved January 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  • Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet  · Baseball Almanac


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