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Jim Brogan or James Brogan is a name shared by several interesting people! When you hear this name, it could be referring to a few different individuals who have made their mark in sports or entertainment.

Who are the Jim Brogans?

Many people named Jim or James Brogan have achieved fame in various fields. Here are some of the most well-known:

Jim Brogan (Basketball Player)

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  • Born: 1958
  • Known for: Being an American basketball player.
  • Career Highlight: He played professionally for the San Diego Clippers in the early 1980s.

Jim Brogan (Scottish Footballer)

  • Born: 1944
  • Died: 2018
  • Known for: Being a Scottish professional footballer.
  • Career Highlight: He was a well-known player for the famous Celtic F.C. in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Jim Brogan (Gaelic Footballer)

  • Known for: Being an Irish Gaelic footballer.
  • Career Highlight: He played for Dublin GAA, a top team in Gaelic football, during the 1970s.

Jimmy Brogan (Comedian)

  • Born: 1948
  • Known for: Being an American comedian, writer, and actor.
  • Career Highlight: He has entertained audiences with his humor and appeared in various shows.

James Brogan (Early Footballers)

There were also two other Scottish footballers named James Brogan who played in earlier times:

  • James Brogan (born 1865): He played for teams like Hibernian, Heart of Midlothian, and Bolton Wanderers in the 1880s and 1890s.
  • James Brogan (born 1890): He played for Bristol Rovers in the 1910s.

James Brogan (Medal of Honor)

  • Born: 1834
  • Died: 1908
  • Known for: Being a soldier in the U.S. Army.
  • Career Highlight: He was awarded the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military award for bravery in the United States.

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