Grant Briggs

Grant Briggs

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown
• Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.

• Debut April 17, 1890
• Final Game June 22, 1895
• Born March 16, 1865 in Pittsburgh, PA USA
• Died May 31, 1928 in Pittsburgh, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Grant Briggs played four seasons in the majors, primarily as a catcher and outfielder. Sporting Life reported on a dilemma Briggs had in 1895, when he accepted money from two clubs and was not sure what he was going to do. In addition, he ran a bowling alley in the offseason. During the offseason of 1895-1896 he worked as a driver. In 1910, it was reported that his wife had a dog that won prizes at a dog show.