About Nig Perrine
Lived 1885 – 1948 (aged 63). Nig Perrine was an American baseball player.
John Grover "Nig" Perrine (January 14, 1885 – August 13, 1948) was an American professional baseball infielder.
Perrine started his professional baseball career in 1902, at the age of 17. In 1906, he batted .308 in the American Association (AA) and was purchased by the Washington Senators of the American League. However, Perrine was sent back down to the AA after batting .171 in 44 games. He played in the minor leagues until 1915. Perrine was one of several baseball players in the first half of the 20th century to be nicknamed "Nig".
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Who was Nig Perrine?
American baseball player
When was Nig Perrine born?
Nig Perrine was born on 14 January 1885 in Clinton.
When did Nig Perrine die?
Nig Perrine died on 13 August 1948 in Kansas City.
What was Nig Perrine's occupation?
Nig Perrine was a baseball player.
What nationality was Nig Perrine?
Nig Perrine was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nig Perrine. https://biography.guide/nig-perrine/
MLA: "Nig Perrine." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nig-perrine/.
Chicago: "Nig Perrine." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nig-perrine/.
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