Johnny Niggeling

Johnny Niggeling

John Arnold Niggeling (July 10 1903 - September 16 1963) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was a knuckleball specialist who pitched for nine seasons (1938-1946) with the Boston Bees/Braves, St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators.

Born in Remsen, Iowa, Niggeling broke into the majors at the age of 35. He won a career-high 15 games with the Browns before joining the wartime Senators, who fielded a starting rotation featuring four knuckleballers. He finished in the top ten in league earned run average three times, and twice in strikeouts. His career record was 64-69 with a 3.22 ERA.

He died at age 60 in LeMars, Iowa, apparently having committed suicide by hanging himself in his home. He had been in failing health for some time.

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