Bill Riggins | |
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Shortstop | |
Born: Colp, Illinois | February 7, 1900|
Died: March 8, 1943 New York City, New York | (aged 43)|
Batted: Both Threw: Right | |
Negro league baseball debut | |
1920, for the Chicago American Giants | |
Last appearance | |
1936, for the Miami Giants | |
Teams | |
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Arvell "Bill" Riggins (February 7, 1900 – March 8, 1943) was an American baseball shortstop in the Negro leagues. He played from 1920 to 1936 with several teams, including the Detroit Stars from 1920 to 1926.[2]
Riggins joined the Detroit Stars at the forming of the Negro National League in 1920, and he stayed with the team until 1926.[1]
Riggins died aged 43 in New York City. He is buried at the Beverly Hills Cemetery in Peekskill, New York.