Walter Briggs Sr.
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 72 years ago |
| Date of birth | February 27,1877 |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Born | Ypsilanti |
| Michigan | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | January 17,1952 |
| Died | Miami Beach |
| Florida | |
| United States | |
| Children | Jane Briggs Hart |
| Known for | Detroit Tigers |
| Founded | Verville Aircraft Company |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 657496 |
Walter Briggs Sr. Life story
Walter Owen Briggs Sr. was an American entrepreneur and professional sports owner. He was part-owner of the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1935, and then sole owner from 1935 to his death in 1952. Briggs also helped fund the Detroit Zoo in 1928, and personally paid for many of its first exhibits.
Walter Briggs Sr. Photos
