Pinky Higgins

Date of birth: 27 May 1909
Primary position: Third Baseman

Manager Stats and General Manager Stats

Career Batting Statistics through 2018 Season

SeasonABRHHRRBIBBSBAVG
1937570881729106762.302
19385247715951067110.303
19462001855228240.275
TOTAL12941833861624017112.298

Memorable Moments for Pinky Higgins

  • 21 June 1938 - Red Sox third baseman Pinky Higgins sets a major league record with 12 hits in twelve consecutive at-bats.
  • 6 October 1962 - Retaining his general manager's post, Pinky Higgins steps down as Red Sox manager and names former Red Sox shortstop Johnny Pesky as the club's manager.
  • 16 September 1965 - Tired of suffering one losing season after another, Red Sox management fires Pinky Higgins and replaces him with Dick O'Connell.