Walter O. Briggs Jr.
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Walter Owen "Spike" Briggs Jr. (January 20, 1912 – July 3, 1970) was an influential figure in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB) as the owner of the Detroit Tigers from 1952 to 1956. His tenure at the helm of one of the American League's cornerstone franchises was marked by both on-field struggles and off-field controversies that reflected broader

Walter Owen "Spike" Briggs Jr. (January 20, 1912 – July 3, 1970) was an influential figure in the history of Major League Baseball (MLB) as the owner of the Detroit Tigers from 1952 to 1956. His tenure at the helm of one of the American League's cornerstone franchises was marked by both on-field struggles and off-field controversies that reflected broader

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1952-1956

Detroit Tigers (MLB)

Team Owner

1953-1956

Detroit Tigers (MLB)

Team President

1957

Detroit Tigers (MLB)

General Manager

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