Lew Fonseca

Lewis Albert Fonseca

Positions: First Baseman, Second Baseman and Leftfielder
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 10", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: January 21, 1899 in Oakland, CA
School: St. Mary's College of California (Moraga, CA)
Debut: April 13, 1921 (Age 22)
Final Game: September 11, 1933 (Age 34)
Died: November 26, 1989 in Ely, IA
Buried: All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, IL
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Managerial Stats

Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1932	33	Chicago White Sox	AL		152	49	102	.325	7	Player/Manager
2	1933	34	Chicago White Sox	AL		151	67	83	.447	6	Player/Manager
3	1934	35	Chicago White Sox	AL	1st of 2	15	4	11	.267	8
					3 years	318	120	196	.380	7.0

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