Biggs Wehde

Wilbur Wehde

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10½", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut September 15, 1930
• Final Game August 3, 1931
• Born November 23, 1906 in Holstein, IA USA
• Died September 21, 1970 in Sioux Falls, SD USA

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Biographical Information

Biggs Wehde appeared in 12 games for the Chicago White Sox managed by Donie Bush in 1930 and 1931.

Wehde was born in Holstein, IA, in western Iowa about 440 miles from Chicago. He played for Dubuque in 1929 and 1930, coming up in September 1930 for four games with the White Sox. He was the same age as the young shortstop Luke Appling, while pitcher Ted Lyons was six years older.

In 1931 Biggs was in 8 more games with the White Sox, and also spent time in the minors with Dallas and Minneapolis.

He played for other minor league teams after that, finishing up in 1942.

Related Sites

• Biggs Wehde at the SABR Bio Project