Benswanger, William Edward Major League Baseball Team Official. The son-in-law of Pittsbirgh Pirates owner Barney Dreyfuss, he became team President upon Dreyfuss' passing in 1932. He served as President of Pirates from 1932 to 1946. West View Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Section B, Plot 152, grave #5
Dreyfuss, Barney b. February 23, 1865 d. February 5, 1932 Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Team Owner. Born in Freiburg, Germany, he emigrated to America in 1881, enjoyed the game of baseball and organized amateur baseball teams first for the distillery workers, then semi-pro clubs around Louisville. In 1890, he obtained part ownership of the Louisville Colonels, then a Major League team in the American Association and in 1899, he acquired full ownership of the Pittsburgh Pirates National League team. During his 32 year (1900-32), reign as president...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cause of death: pneumonia West View Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA Plot: Section B, Plot 152, grave #3
b. February 23, 1865 d. February 5, 1932