Jacob Ruppert | |
|---|---|
 Ruppert in 1923 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | Philip B. Low |
| Succeeded by | Francis Burton Harrison |
| Constituency | 15th district (1899–1903) 16th district (1903–07) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacob Ruppert Jr. August 5, 1867 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 13, 1939 (aged 71) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Businessman (brewing, baseball) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | New York Army National Guard |
| Years of service | 1886–95 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 7th New York Infantry |
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Baseball career | |
| Member of the National | |
 Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 2013 |
| Vote | 93.8% |
| Election method | Pre-Integration Era Committee[1] |
Jacob Ruppert Jr. (August 5, 1867 – January 13, 1939) was an American brewer, businessman, National Guard colonel and politician who served for four terms representing New York in the United States House of Representatives 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 7th Regiment of the New York 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.[2]
- ^ National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum: "Hank O'Day, Jacob Ruppert, Deacon White Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame by Pre-Integration Committee". December 3, 2012 [1]. Retrieved June 24, 2012
- ^ National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum: "Hank O'Day, Jacob Ruppert, Deacon White Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame by Pre-Integration Era Committee". December 3, 2012 [2] Archived November 8, 2018, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 24, 2013