Eddie Lukon

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Given name: Edward Paul Lukon
Nicknames: Mongoose
Primary Pos: Leftfield
Hght/Wght: 5'10" / 168 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / L
Born: Aug 5, 1920 in Burgettstown, PA
Died: Nov 7, 1996 in Canonsburg, PA (76 years old)
Debut: Aug 6, 1941

Edward Paul Lukon (August 5, 1920 – November 7, 1996) was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, all for the Cincinnati Reds. He played for them in 1941, then returned after a year in the minors and three years serving in World War II to play two games in 1945, then full seasons in 1946 and 1947. Lukon's nickname was "Mongoose".

in 213 games over four seasons, Lukon posted a .236 batting average (143-for-606) with 64 runs, 23 home runs, 70 RBI and 60 bases on balls. He finished his career with a .989 fielding percentage as an outfielder.