Mike Hegan
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James Michael Hegan
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 1", Weight 190 lb.
- School College of the Holy Cross
- Debut September 13, 1964
- Final Game July 8, 1977
- Born July 21, 1942 in Cleveland, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Mike Hegan was an outfielder-first baseman for several American League teams throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He played a key role on the 1972 world champion Oakland A's as a lefthanded pinch hitter and defensive replacement for regular first baseman Mike Epstein. He was on the New York Yankees' roster for the 1964 World Series, shortly after making his major league debut, as a replacement of the injured Tony Kubek.
The son of Jim Hegan, Mike was a broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers from 1977 to 1988 and has been with the Cleveland Indians since 1989.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1969)
- Won a World Series with the Oakland Athletics in 1972
