Jacob Ruppert

1867–1939 (age 72)

brewer and baseball team owner

Biography

Jacob Ruppert built Ruppert Brewing into an industry leader and served his fellow citizens in Congress before turning his passion to baseball.

As the owner of the New York Yankees he invested in players, secured Babe Ruth, helped raise Yankee Stadium, and his name rests with gratitude at Kensico Cemetery.

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