Jim Hearn

Played For
St. Louis Cardinals (1947-1950)
New York Giants (1950-1956)
Philadelphia Phillies (1957-1959)

Description
In 1948, Baseball Digest described Hearn as "a handsome broth of a lad, with black, unruly hair. His blue eyes mirror an intelligent, level-headed attitude. There is no cockiness, but there is sureness."

Scouting Report
"The kid has a marvelous arm, natural stuff, is intelligent, has good concentration and is a willing worker and student of the game." — Cardinal manager Eddie Dyer, in 1947

Born
James Tolbert Hearn was born on April 11, 1921, in Atlanta, GA.

Died
June 10, 1998, Boca Grande, FL

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  NY1

Major League Debut
April 17, 1947

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Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1966 BBWAA 1 .3% 1967 BBWAA 1 .3%

Post-Season Appearances
1951 World Series

All-Star Selections
1952 NL

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