About Briggs Cunningham
Lived 1907 – 2003 (aged 96). Briggs Cunningham was an American racing automobile driver and businessperson.
Briggs Swift Cunningham II (January 19, 1907 – July 2, 2003) was an American entrepreneur and sportsman. He is best known for skippering the yacht Columbia to victory in the 1958 America's Cup race, and for his efforts as a driver, team owner, and constructor in sports car racing, including the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Early years Cunningham was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 19, 1907. The family were long-time residents of the Cincinnati area. Cunningham's grandfather had been involved in operating river boats and in shipping, then had gone into the meat packing business with son Briggs Swift Cunningham Senior.
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Who was Briggs Cunningham?
American racing driver (1907–2003)
When was Briggs Cunningham born?
Briggs Cunningham was born on 19 January 1907 in Cincinnati.
When did Briggs Cunningham die?
Briggs Cunningham died on 2 July 2003 in Las Vegas.
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Briggs Cunningham was a racing automobile driver and businessperson.
What nationality was Briggs Cunningham?
Briggs Cunningham was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Briggs Cunningham. https://biography.guide/briggs-cunningham/
MLA: "Briggs Cunningham." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/briggs-cunningham/.
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