Kirby Higbe Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Kirby Higbe Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Kirby Higbe:

Kirby Higbe (full name: Walter Kirby Higbe; no nicknames) played pitcher from 1937 until 1950 for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Brooklyn Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants. He played for the Cubs from 1937 - 1939, Phillies from 1939 - 1940, Dodgers from 1941 - 1947, Pirates from 1947 - 1949 and Giants from 1949 - 1950. Over 12 seasons, he started 238 games, won 118 games, struck out 971 batters, and had a 3.69 ERA. Born on April 8, 1915 in Columbia, SC (All Transactions), Higbe stood 5' 11" and weighed 190 lb. He attended high school. His debut was on October 3, 1937 and he played his final game on July 7, 1950. Over his career, Higbe made $32,500. Common misspellings of his name include Walter Kirby Higbe.