Briggs Cunningham | |
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Born | Cincinnati, Ohio, US | January 19, 1907
Died | July 2, 2003 Las Vegas, Nevada, US | (aged 96)
Other names | Mr. C |
Sports career | |
Sailing career | |
College team | ![]() |
Wins | 7 |
Poles | 3 |
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.