Harry Lunte

Harry August Lunte

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11½", Weight 165 lb.

• Debut May 19, 1919
• Final Game September 23, 1920
• Born September 15, 1892 in St. Louis, MO USA
• Died July 27, 1965 in St. Louis, MO USA

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Biographical Information

Harry Lunte, a backup on the 1919 Cleveland Indians, was one of the shortstops who got playing time in 1920 after Ray Chapman was killed. Along with Lunte, the Indians used a rookie named Joe Sewell who went on to win the position.

Lunte appeared briefly in the 1920 World Series.

Notable Achievement

• Won a World Series with the Cleveland Indians in 1920