Walter Briggs Jr.

About

MLB sports executive who owned the Detroit Tigers for five seasons after his father died.

Before Fame

He graduated from Georgetown University. He worked for the Michigan Central Railroad Company.

Trivia

He wanted to continue ownership of the Tigers and Briggs Stadium, but a consortium of 11 bought it after family-estate administrators put both up for sale in 1956.

Family Life

His father Walter Briggs Sr. also co-founded the Detroit Zoo.

Associated With

He presided over the Tigers during Al Kaline's time with the team.