Otto Briggs facts for kids
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Briggs at the 1924 Colored World Series
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| Outfielder / Manager | |||
| Born: April 7, 1891 Kings Mountain, North Carolina |
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| Died: October 28, 1943 (aged 52) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| 1915, for the Indianapolis ABCs | |||
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| 1934, for the Bacharach Giants | |||
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Otto "Mirror" Briggs (born April 7, 1891 – died October 28, 1943) was an American baseball player. He was a talented outfielder and also worked as a manager. Later, he even owned a baseball team. He played in the Negro leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players. These leagues were very important before Major League Baseball allowed players of all races.
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Playing Baseball: Otto Briggs' Career
Otto Briggs played baseball for many years. His career lasted from 1915 to 1934. He was known for his skills as an outfielder.
Main Teams Otto Briggs Played For
Briggs spent most of his playing time with two important teams. These were the Hilldale Club and the Bacharach Giants. He was a key player for both teams during his career.
- The Hilldale Club: Otto played for this team from 1917 to 1930.
- The Bacharach Giants: He joined this team later, playing from 1931 to 1934.
Otto Briggs as a Manager and Owner
Besides playing, Otto Briggs also took on leadership roles. He became a manager for several teams. A manager helps guide the team and makes important decisions during games.
Managing Baseball Teams
Briggs managed both the Hilldale Club and the Bacharach Giants.
- For the Hilldale Club, he was the manager in 1917, 1919, and again from 1927 to 1928.
- He managed the Bacharach Giants from 1932 to 1934.
- In 1934, he also managed a team called the Otto Briggs All Stars.
Becoming a Team Owner
Two years after his last managing role, Otto Briggs took another big step. He became the owner of a baseball team. This team was called the Philadelphia Black Meteors. Owning a team meant he was in charge of the business side of the club.
