Lonnie Summers

Lonnie Summers, nicknamed "Carl", was an American Negro league infielder from the 1930s to the 1950s.
A native of Davis, Oklahoma, Summers attended Jacob Riis High School in Los Angeles, California. A strong hitter known for his powerful line drives, he made his Negro leagues debut in 1938 with the Baltimore [Elite Giants]. Summers played several years in the Mexican League, and served in the United States Army in World [War II].
After his wartime service, Summers played for the Chicago American Giants, and was selected to play in the 1949 East–West All-Star Game. He also played several seasons in the minor leagues, including the 1952 and 1953 seasons with the San Diego [Padres (PCL)|San Diego Padres] of the Pacific Coast League. Summers died in Inglewood, California in 1999 at age 84.