Larry Miggins

Lawrence Edward Miggins
(Irish)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 4", Weight 198 lb.
• School University of St. Thomas (TX)
• High School Fordham Prep
• Debut October 3, 1948
• Final Game September 28, 1952
• Born August 20, 1925 in Bronx, NY USA
• Died December 12, 2023 in Houston, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Larry Miggins was the # 5 outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1952. He also appeared in one game for the Cards in 1948. A childhood friend of legendary announcer Vin Scully, Scully called called Miggins' homer run against the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1952.

A minor league slugger, Miggins had nearly 150 minor league home runs in nine seasons.

After baseball he went on to earn a master's degree and worked in the U.S. probation and parole office in Houston, TX. He also served as baseball coach for his alma mater. He was inducted into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

Related Sites

• Larry Miggins at the SABR Bio Project