About Fred Wigington
Lived 1897 – 1980 (aged 82). Fred Wigington was an American baseball player.
Fred Thomas Wigington (December 16, 1897 – May 8, 1980) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Wigington was a very successful amateur and minor league pitcher before his brief Major League career. In 1922, he led the Nebraska State League with 261 strikeouts. He had a reputation for having an effective curveball but less remarkable fastball.
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Who was Fred Wigington?
American baseball player (1897-1980)
When was Fred Wigington born?
Fred Wigington was born on 16 December 1897 in Rogers.
When did Fred Wigington die?
Fred Wigington died on 8 May 1980 in Mesa.
What was Fred Wigington's occupation?
Fred Wigington was a baseball player.
What nationality was Fred Wigington?
Fred Wigington was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Wigington. https://biography.guide/fred-wigington/
MLA: "Fred Wigington." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-wigington/.
Chicago: "Fred Wigington." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-wigington/.
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