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1924 W.O. Briggs Detroit Commissioner Badge

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1924 W.O. Briggs Detroit Commissioner Badge

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Description

2 1/8" gold filled badge that is inscribed W.O. Briggs Commisioner City of Detroit in blue enamel. Walter Owens Briggs Sr. was part-owner of the Detroit Tigers in from 1919 to 1935, and then sole owner from 1935 to his death in 1952. The Tigers home (Briggs Stadium) was named after him from 1938 until 1960. Inscribed on back - Appointed Sept. 1924. Also has makers mark -Weyhing Detroit Filled.

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1924 W.O. Briggs Detroit Commissioner Badge

Name: 1924 W.O. Briggs Detroit Commissioner Badge
SKU: 33521165
Price: 250 USD
Availability: InStock

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