Briggs, Walter O.

November 6, 2015

Walter Owen Briggs, Sr. (February 27, 1877 – January 17, 1952) was an entrepreneur and professional sports owner. He was part-owner of the Detroit Tigers 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… Continue reading →

Briggs, Walter O., Jr.

November 6, 2015

Walter Owen “Spike” Briggs, Jr. (January 20, 1912 – July 3, 1970) was a Major League Baseball executive. He was owner of the Detroit Tigers for five seasons following the death of his father, industrialist Walter O. Briggs, Sr., in 1952. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Briggs was educated at Canterbury… Continue reading →