Hugh Canavan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hugh Canavan

Major League Baseball pitcher

Date of Birth: 13-May-1897

Place of Birth: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 04-Sep-1967

Profession: association football player, baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Hugh Edward Canavan (May 13, 1897 – September 4, 1967), nicknamed "Hugo", was a pitcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball.
He played for the Boston Braves in 1918, appearing as a pitcher in 11 games and compiling an 0-4 record.
He also appeared as a pinch-hitter in 4 games, and played one full game as an outfielder.
Canavan appeared in a total of 16 games for the Braves; the Braves lost all 16 of those games. Canavan had a more successful minor league career, where he played mostly as a pitcher with occasional games in the outfield.
Playing nine seasons between 1916 and 1927, as a pitcher Canavan won 99 games.