Jim Mangan
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James Daniel Mangan
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 190 lb.
- School Santa Clara University
- Debut April 16, 1952
- Final Game August 4, 1956
- Born September 24, 1929 in San Francisco, CA USA
- Died July 19, 2007 in San Jose, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jim Mangan played catcher in the major leagues in 1952, 1954, and 1956 during a pro career that lasted from 1949 to 1958. He went to St. Ignatius High School, and played baseball at Santa Clara University. He was at Santa Clara at the same time as Lou Berberet and Bill Renna, and Wayne Belardi.
He played for the Hollywood Stars in the minors. In 1954 the team tied for the PCL championship. One teammate there was Dale Long.
After baseball he taught at Leland High School, and then was a small business owner.
He died in July 2007. Source: obituary.
