[2] While Hearn was on the Mets' World Series roster, he was the only player to not make a post-season appearance, as the backup to future Hall of Famer Gary Carter during the teams' 1986 season.

[3] Hearn was on the opening day roster, and was slated to be the Royals' starting catcher in 1987, until a serious shoulder injury ended his season only nine games into it.

After rehabbing his injury, Hearn spent the start of the 1988 season playing in the Florida State League before returning to the Royals.

Hearn spent the next four seasons attempting to get back with the majors while toiling away at AA and AAA in the Royals' and Cleveland Indians' organizations.

[4] Expecting to spend his retirement selling insurance in Overland Park, Kansas, in 1992 Hearn was diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.

Due to the debilitating effects of the disease, and mood swings caused by the medication, in 1993 Hearn almost committed suicide, but was able to fight his way past it through faith and a chance request for him to give a motivational seminar.