Margaret Wigiser

Margaret M. "Wiggie" Wigiser (December 17, 1924 – January 19, 2019) was a center fielder who played from 1944 through 1946 in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

In 1942 she graduated from Seward Park School, where she received the Underhill Certificate for outstanding athlete, recognizing her achievements in softball and track and field.

[6] The Peaches, with Bill Allington at the helm, enjoyed a 67–43 record and won the title after beating the Fort Wayne Daisies in the best-of-seven series.

She worked as a physical education teacher from 1948 through 1969, directed the city's high school programs from 1969 to 1982, and helped pace the way for additional funding of girls sports.

In addition to this, the New York PSAL (Public School Athletic League) annually presents the Margaret Wigiser Award, named after her, to recognize the Outstanding Female student-athlete of the city.