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To: sun-tzu who wrote (151713)2/16/2002 1:06:37 PM
From: donk1948  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 436258
 
From The Bear Book by John Rothchild

Bear Hall of Fame Chapter Includes Albert Wiggin
"President of Chase Bank, known as most 'loved banker on Wall Street.' Pulled fast one, shorting Chase stock, betting against own firm, in September 1929. Let it ride into December for $4 million profit. Financed bet with Chase bank loan; similar to baseball manager betting against team with loan from boss. Retired with large Chase pension plus hefty bonus for meritorious service. Ploy undiscovered."