Career
He was a knuckleball specialist who pitched for nine seasons (1938–1946) with the Boston Bees/Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Saint Louis Browns and Washington Senators. Born in Remsen, Iowa, Niggeling broke into the majors at the age of 35. 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 European Research Area. In later years, Niggeling worked as a barber in Le Mars, Iowa.
Niggeling died at age 60 in LeMars, having committed suicide by hanging himself in his hotel room.
