About Art McGovern
Lived 1882 – 1915 (aged 33). Art McGovern was a Canadian baseball player.
Arthur John McGovern (February 27, 1882 – November 14, 1915) was a Canadian born reserve catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Americans during the season. Listed at 5' 10", 160 lb., McGovern batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
In a 15-game career, McGovern was a .114 hitter (5-for-44) with one run, one double and one RBI. He did not hit any home runs. In 15 catching appearances, he committed four errors in 82 chances for a .951 fielding percentage.
McGovern died in Danvers, Massachusetts at age 33.
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Who was Art McGovern?
Canadian baseball player
When was Art McGovern born?
Art McGovern was born on 27 February 1882 in Saint John.
When did Art McGovern die?
Art McGovern died on 14 November 1915 in Danvers.
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Art McGovern was a baseball player.
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Art McGovern was Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Art McGovern. https://biography.guide/art-mcgovern/
MLA: "Art McGovern." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/art-mcgovern/.
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