Bill Rigney has managed the Angels since the formation of the ballclub in 1961. In 1938, Bill began his professional playing career at Spokane as a shortstop. Throughout his minor and major league playing days, the infielder rotated from short to second base and third base. In 1946, Bill broke in to the old New York Giant lineup. He became a valuable utility performer for the club and in 1952 he batted .300, appearing in 60 ball-games. Bill was sent down to the American Association in 1954 where he became a player-manager for the Minneapolis team. Two years later, Mr. Rigney received a call from the Giants and he headed back to his old ballclub as their new skipper. Bill spent five years at the helm of the National League ballclub, before moving over to the Angels' organization.