Lou Lucier

Louis Joseph Lucier (March 23, 1918 – October 18, 2014) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox (1943–44) and Philadelphia Phillies (1944–45). The right-hander stood 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) and weighed 160 pounds (73 kg). He was born in Northbridge, Massachusetts. From 2012 until his death, Lucier was the oldest living former Red Sox player.[1][2]

Lou Lucier
Pitcher
Born: (1918-03-23)March 23, 1918
Northbridge, Massachusetts
Died: October 18, 2014(2014-10-18) (aged 96)
Millbury, Massachusetts
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 23, 1943, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
June 13, 1945, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–5
Earned run average3.81
Strikeouts31
Teams

Lucier is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major leagues during World War II. He made his major league debut on April 23, 1943, in relief against the Philadelphia Athletics at Shibe Park, giving up one run and one hit in two innings of work.[3] His first major league start was the second game of a doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park on May 16, 1943 – he was the winning pitcher in a 4–2 complete game effort.[4] Career totals include 33 games pitched, 9 starts, 3 complete games, a 3–5 record with 16 games finished, 1 save, 43 earned runs allowed in 101​2⁄3 innings, and an ERA of 3.81. Lucier played excellent defense at his position, handling 45 of 46 total chances successfully for a fielding percentage of .978, which was above the league average at the time.

References
  1. Grossfield, Stan (March 27, 2012). "Old, faithful". The Boston Globe – via boston.com.
  2. "Lou Lucier, 96, oldest living Red Sox, dies". telegram.com. March 27, 2012.
  3. "Philadelphia Athletics 5, Boston Red Sox 0". Retrosheet.org. April 23, 1943.
  4. "Boston Red Sox 4, Chicago White Sox 2 (2)". Retrosheet.org. May 16, 1943.


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