Albert Wiggins set four world records in the 100-meter and 100-yard butterfly, and in total won eight AAU titles.
10 Facts About Albert Wiggins
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Albert Wiggins participated in the 1956 Summer Olympics and finished seventh in the 100-meter backstroke event.
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Albert Wiggins attended Allderdice High School and then Ohio State University, where he trained under the 1952 Olympic coach Mike Peppe.
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Albert Wiggins started training at a club at age 13.
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Albert Wiggins continued to swim through most of his life, mostly in his private pool, but avoided masters competitions.
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Albert Wiggins died in Pittsburgh, aged 76, from an aortic dissection after a morning swim.
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Albert Wiggins was survived by his wife, and three children: daughters Susan Wiggins and Rhiana Wiggins from the first marriage, and son David from the second marriage.
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Albert Wiggins was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as an "Honor Swimmer" in 1994.
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Albert Wiggins appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in April 1956 when he was 21 years old.
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Albert Wiggins is one of 68 athletes to have been featured in the "Faces in the Crowd" section of the magazine and then appear on a cover.