Positions: Second Baseman, Third Baseman and Shortstop
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-1, 178lb (185cm, 80kg)
Born: January 29, 1918 in Alameda, CA us
Died: February 20, 2001 in Walnut Creek, CA
Buried: Cremated
High School: Oakland HS (Oakland, CA)
Debut:
April 16, 1946
(Age 28-077d,
10,099th in major league history)
vs. PHI 4 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game:
September 12, 1953
(Age 35-226d)
vs. CHC 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1946 season
Full Name: William Joseph Rigney
Nicknames: Specs or The Cricket
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Career
7.8
1966
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1953 Fielding Game Log (as 2B)