James Michael Hegan

I first met Mike when his father Jim ,who at the time was a pro bb player,made visits to the Parmadale orphanage to help us kids.he would bring his young son along(Mike).this was in the forties. We were ecstatic that such a famous person would actually care to visit us. Mike fit right in with us. The Hegans were definitely first class people. I also went to the same HS as Mike but 4years ahead of him.

Like father, like sons. Mike and dad Jim were alike on and off the field. Class, sure-handed,dedication, talent, but always family first. Mike and his father were big names in Lynn, Massachusetts before they joined the Indians teepee. Mike was playing for the Yanks in the last game at original Yankee Stadium and he kindly left two tickets for me and my mother in our first visit to the Big Apple. We got his tickets via wife Nancy's great Dad and enjoyed seeing Mike become the last batter in...

I grew up in and spent a good portion of my life in Cleveland. I remember Mike's father Jim as a great defensive catcher for the Indians. I also listened to mike on the Indians broadcasts.Mike made you feel you at the ball game.

I am so sorry to hear this, we had pulmo rehab classes together and he always made me feel better about myself. always upbeat and spoke so highly of his wife, tough going through this difficult breathing problems, but we hsve angels here and out there helping us, a breathe is so priceless......

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

It was always a good thing to hear Mike broadcasting on radio and TV for the Indians. He always reminded me of his Dad. #4 was my very favorite player when I was growing up and rooting for the Tribe. When the Hegan family lived on Norton Ave. in Lakewood
my friend (who also lived on Norton) and I went to the door and asked if Jim was home. A very gracious Claire Hegan smiled and went to get Jim. It was a bonus day for us as Bob Lemon was staying with them so we got both Jim's and Bob's...

I am sorry for your family and great loss. I saw Jim Hegan belt a grand-slam homer in Yankee Stadium for Cleveland in the late 1940's, a memorable event among my many visits to the Bronx ball-park.

Mike was one of the best defensive 1st basemen in MLB in the early 1970's. I remember the time he dove for the hard hit ball by Cesar Geronimo, crawled to 1st base and hit it with the ball in his hand. If he would have hit a bit better he would have beat out Mike Epstein for the position.

My wife and I will be praying for the family and if any would not know Jesus Christ as their Lord & Savior would come and accept Him through this very sad time.