Cleveland's first-round draft pick in 1967, Heidemann became the Indian shortstop
in 1970 at age 20, but hit only .211. In two separate mishaps the next year, he suffered
a concussion and a knee injury. After that he was limited to a utility role.
(JCA)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»May 17, 1971:
Washington OF Tom McCraw "slugs" a 140-foot home run against the Cleveland Indians. SS Jack Heidemann, CF Vada Pinson, and LF John Lowenstein collide on his short pop fly to left center, and McCraw circles the bases before the ball is retrieved.