| Del Lundgren | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:September 21, 1899 Lindsborg, Kansas | |
| Died: September 19, 1984 (aged 84) Lindsborg, Kansas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 27, 1924, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 1, 1927, for the Boston Red Sox |
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