Grant Briggs
From BR Bullpen
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
[edit] 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 wasn't sure what he was going to do. In addition, he ran a bowling alley in the off-season. During the off-season of 1895-96 he worked as a driver.
In 1910 it was reported that his wife had a dog that won prizes at a dog show.
