Andrew Freedman
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Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | September 1, 1860
Died | December 4, 1915 New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged 55)
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Andrew Freedman (September 1, 1860 – December 4, 1915) was an American businessman who is primarily remembered as the owner of the
Biography
Andrew Freedman was born in New York City on September 1, 1860; his family were middle-class German-Jewish immigrants.[1] He attended Grammar School No. 35, a public school in Lower Manhattan,[2] and City College of New York.[3]
Baseball
In 1895, Freedman became the principal owner of the
With the financial backing of
At the end of September 1902, Freedman sold the Giants to Brush.[18][19]
Other interests
Freedman took over the Manhattan Athletic Club, which fell into receivership in 1893, as its receiver.[20][21]
He was a director of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT).[22] He first became involved in IRT when John B. McDonald sought to include Freedman.[23] Freedman reported that he invested $1.7 million ($59,866,154 in current dollar terms) in the company in 1901 and 1902.[23] He also served on the board of directors of the Wright Company, established in 1909 to market the Wright brothers' airplanes in the United States.[24]
Freedman owned an
Death and estate
Freedman died in New York City on December 4, 1915, following a
In his will, Freedman bequeathed money to build the
References
- ^ Lamb, Bill (Fall 2009). "Andrew Freedman". SABR. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ "Good Baseball Promised" (PDF). The New York Times. February 17, 1895. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
- ^ a b c "Andrew Freedman Dies Suddenly in Room at Sherry's". The Evening World. New York City. December 4, 1915. p. 1. Retrieved August 22, 2020 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ Mr. Freedman Now Controls – Has Acquired Majority of Stock of the New-York Baseball Club. – Article – NYTimes.com. Select.nytimes.com (April 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ Rusie'S Appeal Is Not Sustained. Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ Rusie Case Is Ended At Last. Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ Bridgeport Herald – Google News Archive Search
- ^ SPALDING PRESIDENT OF BASEBALL LEAGUE – He Declares that Freedman Must Retire from Baseball. – Article – NYTimes.com. Select.nytimes.com (April 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ Youngstown Vindicator – Google News Archive Search
- ^ Freedman Not Going Out – He Scorns to Take Seriously Spalding's Utterances to Retire. Hanlon to Manage New Yorks: He Agrees to Leave the Brooklyn Club for This City on a Two Ye. Select.nytimes.com (April 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Keenan, Jimmy. "Joe Kelley". Society for American Baseball Research. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- ^ The Pittsburgh Press – Google News Archive Search
- ^ LATEST BASEBALL DEAL – Freedman Practically Buys Baltimore American League Team. PLAYERS TO JOIN NEW YORKS Ban Johnson to Organize Another Club to Take Place of McGraw's Forme. Select.nytimes.com (April 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ Baltimore American – Google News Archive Search
- ISBN 1-894963-37-7.
- Chicago Daily Tribune. July 17, 1902. p. 6. Archived from the originalon October 6, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2012.(subscription required)
- ^ "Events of Thursday, July 17, 1902". Retrosheet. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ FREEDMAN QUITS BASEBALL – Sells His Interest in the New York Club to John T. Brush. – Article – NYTimes.com. Select.nytimes.com (April 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- The Courier-Journal. Louisville, Kentucky. September 30, 1902. p. 7. Retrieved August 22, 2020 – via newspapers.com.
- ^ MR. FREEDMAN A MAGNATE – Will Probably Own the New-York Baseball Club. NEGOTIATIONS NOW IN PROGRESS To Control the Majority of Stock and Personally Supervise the Management of. Select.nytimes.com (April 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ Will Not Close Its Doors. – Manhattan Athletic Club To Continue Under A Receiver. – Article – Nytimes.Com. Select.nytimes.com (April 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ a b THE MAYOR RETORTS – ASSAILS UNTERMYER – Hylan Calls Attorney a "Notorious Trust Organizer" and"Handy Man" of the Rich.BRAZEN, ARROGANT, HE SAYSCharges the "Traction Twins", Sa. The New York Times (November 1, 1921). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ a b JUSTIFY BELMONT'S INTERBOROUGH FEE – Andrew Freedman and W.G. Oakland of 1902 Board Say It Was a Bargain for Company. – View Article – NYTimes.com. The New York Times (October 3, 1913). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ "Big Men of Finance Back the Wrights", The New York Times, November 23, 1909 (April 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ ICE YACHTS IN PENNANT RACE. – The Wizard Wins Shrewsbury Trophy – Andrew Freedman's Boat Gets First-Class Prize. – View Article – NYTimes.com. The New York Times (January 27, 1904). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ a b UNTERMYER PASSES THE LIE TO HYLAN – Accuses Mayor of "More Falsehoods to the Square Inch" Than All Candidates in City's History. DEMANDS STAND ON TRANSIT Charges Hylan With Th. The New York Times (November 2, 1921). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ File Plans for Andrew Freedman Home. – Article – NYTimes.com. Select.nytimes.com (April 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ DEDICATE A REFUGE FOR CULTURED POOR – Andrew Freedman Home, Which Cost $1,000,000, a New Idea in Philanthropy. AGED COUPLES NOT DIVIDED Are Maintained Together in Luxurious Su. Select.nytimes.com (April 8, 2012). Retrieved on April 19, 2012.
- ^ Neighborhood Preservation Center (pdf). (PDF) . Retrieved on April 19, 2012.