Mike Hegan

Baseball player and sportscaster

Mike Hegan - Baseball player and sportscaster
Born

1942
83 years ago

Died

December 25th, 2013
11 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player and sportscaster, this individual played as an outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball. Career spanned from 1963 to 1972, featuring stints with the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Yankees. While with the Yankees, contributed to the 1971 season as part of a team that reached the postseason. Transitioned to a successful broadcasting career following retirement from playing, working with various networks to cover baseball games.

Played for the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees

Contributed to the Yankees in the 1971 season

Worked as a sportscaster after retiring

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