Jacob Ruppert
U.S. Congressperson
1867 – 1939
Who was Jacob Ruppert?
Jacob Ruppert, Jr. was an American brewer, businessman, National Guard colonel and United States Congressman who served for four terms representing New York from 1899 to 1907. He also owned the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball from 1915 until his death in 1939.
Starting out in the family brewing business, Ruppert entered the United States National Guard in 1886 at the age of 19, eventually reaching the rank of colonel. While he was the owner of the Yankees, he purchased the contract of Babe Ruth and built Yankee Stadium, reversing the franchise's fortunes and establishing it as the premier club in the major leagues. Ruppert was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in July 2013.
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- Born
- Aug 5, 1867
New York City - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School
- Lived in
- New York City
- Died
- Jan 13, 1939
New York City - Resting place
- Kensico Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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