Jimmy Wiggs
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James Alvin Wiggs (Big Jim)
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 4", Weight 200 lb.
- Debut April 23, 1903
- Final Game May 25, 1906
- Born September 1, 1876 in Trondheim, Norway
- Died January 20, 1963 in Xenia, OH USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Jimmy Wiggs was born in Trondheim, Norway, in central Norway near the 64th parallel. He is one of only three major leaguers born in Norway.
In 1909 Wiggs pitched for the Oakland Oaks, and appeared in the longest game in PCL history, a 24-inning 1-0 game. Wiggs apparently pitched the whole game, finally losing to Cack Henley.
