Jim Hearn

James Tolbert Hearn

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 3", Weight 205 lb.
• School Georgia Institute of Technology
• High School North Fulton High School
• Debut April 17, 1947
• Final Game May 15, 1959
• Born April 11, 1921 in Atlanta, GA USA
• Died June 10, 1998 in Boca Grande, FL USA

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Biographical Information

Nicknamed "Big Jim" because of his height, Jim Hearn played third base in college at Georgia Tech. He was converted to a pitcher while playing minor league ball for the Columbus (GA) Red Birds in 1942. After missing three seasons (1943-1945) while in the US Army during World War II, Hearn made his major-league debut in 1947. He retired in 1959 after tearing a ligament in his back.

He died of Hodgkins disease in 1998.

Notable Achievements

• NL All-Star (1952)
• NL Shutouts Leader (1950)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1951)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1951, 1952 & 1955)
• Won a World Series with the New York Giants in 1954 (he did not play in the World Series)

Related Sites

• Jim Hearn at the SABR Bio Project