Kirby Higbe
1915–1985 (age 70)
baseball player
Biography
Kirby Higbe earned renown as a hard-throwing right-hander in the golden age of baseball, anchoring the staffs of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies while bringing grit and fierce competitiveness to every start.
His relentless work ethic and mentorship of younger pitchers made him a valued presence in the clubhouse, and after retirement he shared stories of the game while drawing strength from the community that now lays him to rest at Elmwood Cemetery.