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Bill Rigney

Played For
New York Giants (1946-1953)

Managed
New York Giants (1956-1957)
San Francisco Giants (1958-1960)
Los Angeles Angels (1961-1964)
California Angels (1965-1969)
Minnesota Twins (1970-1972)
San Francisco Giants (1976)

Born
William Joseph Rigney was born on January 29, 1918, in Alameda, CA.

Died
February 20, 2001, Walnut Creek, CA

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  3B

Primary Team:  NY1

Major League Debut
April 16, 1946

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Nicknames
Specs,The Cricket

Post-Season Appearances
1951 World Series

All-Star Selections
1948 NL

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