Ralph Weigel

Catcher, Baseball Player

1921 – 1992

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Who was Ralph Weigel?

Ralph Richard Weigel nicknamed "Wig" was an American professional baseball player, a catcher who appeared in 106 Major League games over three seasons for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators.

A native of Coldwater, Ohio, Weigel threw and batted right-handed; he stood 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 180 pounds. Weigel's professional career lasted from 1940 through 1949, although he missed the 1943–1945 seasons while serving in the United States Coast Guard during World War II.

His 54 Major League hits included nine doubles and three triples.

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Born
Oct 2, 1921
Coldwater
Profession
Lived in
  • Coldwater
Died
Apr 15, 1992
Memphis

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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