Luke Sewell
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James Luther "Luke" Sewell was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators (1933–1934), Chicago White Sox (1935–1938) and the St. Louis Browns (1942). Sewell batted and threw right-handed. He was regarded as one of the best defensive catchers of his era.
Sewell in 1924
Sewell's 1934 Goudey trading card
Sewell (center, foreground) gets ready to make the tag on Washington Senators baserunner Bucky Harris (right). Umpire Tommy Connolly (left) called Harris out at the plate.
Sewell during the 1944 season
St. Louis Browns
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The St. Louis Browns was a Major League Baseball team that originated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the Milwaukee Brewers. A charter member of the American League (AL), the Brewers moved to St. Louis, Missouri, after the 1901 season, where they played for 52 years as the St. Louis Browns.
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St. Louis Browns Baseball Team, 1902. Michael T. "Nuf Ced" McGreevy Collection, Boston Public Library