Al Lang
Albert Fielding Lang (1870–1960), better known as Al Lang, was an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida from 1916 to 1920. Lang was an active mayor who took steps to beautify the city and increase its popularity especially among northerners who would come to Florida in the winter. However, Lang is best known for his work in bringing baseball spring training to the St. Petersburg area.
Al Lang | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida | |
| In office 1916–1920 | |
| Preceded by | J. G. Bradshaw |
| Succeeded by | Noel A. Mitchell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1870 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | February 27, 1960 (age 89) St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Katherine Marie Fagen
(m. 1910–1960) |
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