George A. Sheehan, Date of Birth, Date of Death

George A. Sheehan

American cardiologist and running pioneer

Date of Birth: 05-Nov-1918

Date of Death: 01-Nov-1993

Profession: military officer, cardiologist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

George A.
Sheehan (November 5, 1918 – November 1, 1993) was a physician, senior athlete and author best known for his writings about the sport of running.
His book, "Running & Being: The Total Experience," became a New York Times best seller.
He was a track star in college, and later became a cardiologist like his father.
He served as a doctor in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II on the destroyer USS Daly (DD-519).
He married Mary Jane Fleming and they raised twelve children.
He continued to write while struggling with prostate cancer.
His last book, Going the Distance, was published shortly after his death.