His discoveries as a scout included Hal Newhouser, Dizzy Trout, Jim Bunning, Roy Cullenbine, Hoot Evers, Dick Wakefield, Johnny Lipon, Stubby Overmire, Art Houtteman, and Barney McCosky.
After his death, sportswriter Francis Stann wrote in Baseball Digest: He used to descend into mine shafts to talk to fathers of boys who couldn't sign contracts because they were under age.
He's been known to time a visit to a youngster's home while school still was in session and wipe dishes for the mother awaiting the boy's return.
'[1]In addition to his player discoveries, Wish Egan is also credited with having chosen the Tigers' spring training location in Lakeland, Florida.
The article also noted: "Egan made many contacts in Lakeland and found the city happy over the prospect of once more being the host to a big league club.