From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (main entry)

Foster, Leonard N. "Leo"

(born: February 2, 1951) 

Born in Covington, KY, Leonard Foster was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1971 and remained with them until 1976, when he was traded to the New York Mets. He played second and third base and shortstop. He ended his baseball career in 1977.

For more see Leo Foster in the Baseball Almanac; mlb.com; and Baseball-Reference.com.


Subject

Kentucky County & Region

Read about Kenton County, Kentucky in Wikipedia.

Kentucky Place (Town or City)

Read about Covington, Kentucky in Wikipedia.

Cite This NKAA Entry:

“Foster, Leonard N. "Leo",” Notable Kentucky African Americans Database, accessed October 11, 2026, https://nkaa.uky.edu/nkaa/items/show/157.

Last modified: 2026-07-03 15:43:28