Leovigildo Xiqués

Leovigildo Xiqués Lugo (September 23, 1917 – September 14, 1999), also known as "Leo Lugo", was a Cuban outfielder in the Negro leagues in the 1940s.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Xiqués and the second or maternal family name is Lugo.
Leovigildo Xiqués
Outfielder
Born: (1917-09-23)September 23, 1917
Havana, Cuba
Died: September 14, 1999(1999-09-14) (aged 81)
Yucca Valley, California
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Negro league baseball debut
1944, for the Indianapolis Clowns
Last appearance
1947, for the Indianapolis Clowns
Teams

A native of Havana, Cuba, Xiqués made his Negro leagues debut in 1944 with the Indianapolis Clowns, and played with the Clowns through 1947.[1][2] He died in Yucca Valley, California in 1999 at age 81.

References
  1. "Leovigildo Xiqués". seamheads.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  2. "Leo Lugo". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.


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