Jack Wigley

John Wigley

Jack Wigley began his professional baseball career with the Maryville-Alcoa Twins in 1953, hitting .289. Moving up to the St. Cloud Rox the next year, he hit .283. Returning to St. Cloud in 1955, he fell to .235, with a career-high five home runs. He also was briefly with the Sioux City Soos that year and finished his career that season.

Personal Remembrance

Jack Wigley (or "Wiggley" ?) played 2nd base for the 1954 St. Cloud Rox of the Northern League, a Class C circuit. This probably was his second year in professional baseball. I also was on the same team as a pitcher. We were part of the New York Giants Minor League system. Jack was a good dependable player and basically a contact hitter, as I remember. He may also have played on the St. Cloud team the next year, 1955, although I'm not sure. Jack was a likeable teammate and got along well with everyone on the team. I'm sure Jack continued in his pro baseball career after St. Cloud, but I don't know what other teams he played for.

--Submitted by Bill O'Donnell