Bill Rigney

 

A native of Alameda, where he starred for family-sponsored semi-pro Rigney Tile Nine and played for the Pacific Coast League Oakland Oaks. Joined New York Giants in 1946, where he played as an infielder for eight years, fielding a record .965. Eighteen years a major league manager New York-San Francisco Giants, Angels and Twins. Named manager of the year with expansion team Angels in 1962. Enshrined in the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.