Andrew Freedman

Andrew Freedman (September 1, 1860 – December 4, 1915) was an American businessman who is primarily remembered as the owner of the New York Giants professional baseball team of the National League from 1895 to 1902.

He also briefly owned the Baltimore Orioles of the American League in 1902; the franchise would later relocate, and became the New York Yankees.

Andrew Freedman was born in New York City on September 1, 1860; his family were middle-class German-Jewish immigrants.

[3] In 1895, Freedman became the principal owner of the New York Giants of the National League (NL), purchasing a controlling interest in the club from Cornelius C. Van Cott for approximately $53,000 ($1,941,072 in current dollar terms).

In one incident, star pitcher Amos Rusie sat out the entire 1896 season during a feud with Freedman.

[10] With the financial backing of John T. Brush, principal owner of the Cincinnati Reds, Freedman purchased controlling interest in the Baltimore Orioles of the rival American League (AL) on July 17, 1902.

[24] Freedman owned an ice yacht, named "Haze", which won a pennant race in North Shrewsbury, New Jersey.