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, Chicago White Sox, and the St. Louis Browns. Sewell batted and threw right-handed. He was regarded as one of the best defensive catchers of his era. He spent 10 seasons playing with his brother Joe Sewell, a Hall of Fame shortstop. He had another brother named Tommy Sewell, who had one at-bat with the Chicago Cubs. Sewell managed the Browns from 1941 to 1946, initially as a player-manager. The Browns won the American League pennant in 1944. He later managed the Cincinnati Reds from 1949 to 1952. Read more

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