Jeff Heath
A strong pull-hitter, Canadian-born Jeff Heath starred for the Cleveland Indians in the 1930s and 1940s, earning two All-Star nods. In 1941, he became one of the few players to accumulate 20 doubles, triples, and home runs in the same season. Had there been a Comeback Player of the Year Award in his era, Heath would have surely won it in 1941, when he raised his average 121 points from the previous season. In his first season with the Boston Braves, in 1948, Heath delivered several clutch hits to help the team to the National League pennant.
Quotes From Heath
"That was real dissension. We were definitely trying to get rid of the manager, and we did." — Jeff Heath, on the revolt by Cleveland players in 1940 that cost manager Ossie Vitt his job.
Played For
Cleveland Indians (1936-1945)
Washington Senators (1946)
St. Louis Browns (1946-1947)
Boston Braves (1948-1949)
All-Time Rankings
Jeff Heath ranks #39 among the Top 50 all-time at LF. Rankings ⇒
Born
John Geoffrey Heath was born on April 1, 1915, in Fort William, ON.
Died
December 9, 1975, Seattle, WA
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: CLE
Major League Debut
September 13, 1936
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 1936
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Jeff Heath
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Nels Potter
Birdie Tebbetts
Transactions
December 14, 1945: Traded by the Cleveland Indians to the Washington Senators for George Case.
June 15, 1946: Traded by the Washington Senators to the St. Louis Browns for Joe Grace and Al LaMacchia.
December 4, 1947: Purchased by the Boston Braves from the St. Louis Browns.
October 13, 1949: Released by the Boston Braves.
All-Star Selections
1941 AL
1943 AL
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