Pinky Higgins
Played For
Philadelphia Athletics (1930-1936)
Boston Red Sox (1937-1938)
Detroit Tigers (1939-1946)
Boston Red Sox (1946)
Managed
Boston Red Sox (1955-1962)
Born
Michael Franklin Higgins was born on May 27, 1909, in Red Oak, TX.
Died
March 21, 1969, Dallas, TX
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Primary Position: 3B
Primary Team: PHA
Major League Debut
June 25, 1930
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Nicknames
Pinky
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1950 |
BBWAA |
2 |
1.2% |
1951 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1958 |
BBWAA |
6 |
2.3% |
1960 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.1% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1940 World Series
1946 World Series
Batting Feats
- August 6, 1933: Cycle...
- June 27, 1935: 3 HR...
- May 20, 1940: 3 HR...
All-Star Selections
1934 AL
1936 AL
1944 AL
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