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The Phillies' starting catcher in 1929, Lerian was killed during the off-season when he was struck by an out-of-control automobile that ran up onto the sidewalk. (JK)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » October 22, 1929: Phils C Walt Lerian, 26, is killed when a truck hits him.