Jim Hegan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Jim Hegan

American baseball player and coach

Date of Birth: 03-Aug-1920

Place of Birth: Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 17-Jun-1984

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

James Edward Hegan (August 3, 1920 – June 17, 1984) was an American professional baseball player, coach, and scout.
He played for seventeen seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1941 to 1942 and 1946 to 1960, most notably for the Cleveland Indians with whom he won a World Series in 1948.
Although Hegan was a light-hitting player, he was notable for being one of the best defensive catchers of his era and a capable handler of pitching staffs, earning five All-Star selections.
After retiring as a player he continued to serve as a major league coach in a baseball career that spanned almost 40 years.