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Jim Mangan Notable

b. September 24, 1929 · Pittsburgh Pirates 1952, 1954, New York Giants 1956

Jim Mangan divided five seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1952, then the New York Giants through 1956.

Across 45 games he batted .153, with 9 hits and 5 runs.

He played 26 games behind the plate, with 61 putouts and 1 error. He turned 2 double plays.

He was born in San Francisco, CA, USA on September 24, 1929, and died on July 19, 2007. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1952 PIT 111312 000 2130 .154
1954 PIT 142625 000 2490 .192
1956 NYG 202022 000 1460 .100
Career 455959 000 59180 .153

On this day & linked events

1929

Born September 24, 1929

San Francisco, CA, USA

2007

Died July 19, 2007