Gil Coan

Gilbert Fitzgerald Coan (May 18, 1922 – February 4, 2020) was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Senators, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox and New York Giants. Listed at 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m), 180 lb (82 kg), he batted left-handed and threw right-handed. At his death he was the oldest living former New York Giants player.

Gil Coan
Coan with the Washington Senators in 1953
Left fielder
Born: (1922-05-18)May 18, 1922
Monroe, North Carolina, U.S.
Died: February 4, 2020(2020-02-04) (aged 97)
Hendersonville, North Carolina, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 27, 1946, for the Washington Senators
Last MLB appearance
April 25, 1956, for the New York Giants
MLB statistics
Batting average.254
Home runs39
Runs batted in278
Teams
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