Arthur John McGovern (February 27, 1882 – November 14, 1915) was a 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.

Art McGovern

McGovern died in Danvers, Massachusetts at age 33.

Art McGovern

See also

1905 Boston Americans season

List of Major League Baseball players from Canada

External links

1882 births

1915 deaths

Boston Americans players

Brockton Tigers players

Brockton Shoemakers players

Canadian expatriate baseball players in the United States

Major League Baseball catchers

Major League Baseball players from Canada

Baseball people from New Brunswick

Sportspeople from Saint John, New Brunswick

Lowell Tigers players

Manchester Textiles players

Toronto Maple Leafs (International League) players

Lynn Leonardites players

Fall River Adopted Sons players

Lawrence Barristers players

Lewiston Cupids players

Art McGovern