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Kirby Higbe

Played For
Chicago Cubs (1937-1939)
Philadelphia Phillies (1939-1940)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1941-1947)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1947-1949)
New York Giants (1949-1950)

Born
Walter Kirby Higbe was born on April 8, 1915, in Columbia, SC.

Died
May 6, 1985, Columbia, SC

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  P

Primary Team:  BRO

Major League Debut
October 3, 1937

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Kirby Higbe

Post-Season Appearances
1941 World Series

All-Star Selections
1940 NL
1946 NL

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