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Luke Sewell, with 18 years of major-league baseball behind him, has the longest record of activity among the big-league players. He was signed by Cleveland in 1921, who acquired him from Columbus. Luke spent 12 seasons with the Indians, and was traded by them to the Washington Senators in 1933 for Roy Spencer. In 1935, he was traded to the St. Louis Browns for Bump Hadley and then sold to the Chicago White Sox. In 1938 Luke Sewell was purchased by the Brooklyn Dodgers, but this year is back with the team with whom he started his major- league career. In 18 years of playing, Luke Sewell has played a total of 1608 games, getting 1389 hits for a life-time batting average of .259.
Has caught more than 100 games for Indians in each of last seven seasons, a record unmatched by any active receiver. Is considered greatest of all at judging and catching foul flys. Has made only 63 errors in major league career which began in 1941. One of the most popular players in the game today.
James Edward Hegan nicknamed "Jim" led American League catchers in double plays in 1948; tied in 1947. Also tied major league record for catchers June 21, 1949, by making an unassisted double play. Caught three no-hit games. Had three years military service, 1943-1945. Member 1950 and '51 A.L. All-Star Team. Generally considered one of best handlers of pitchers in game today.
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