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William Benswanger | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 22, 1892 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1972 (aged 79) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Baseball executive |
| Spouse |
Eleanor "Fanny" Dreyfuss
(m. 1925) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Barney Dreyfuss (father-in-law) |
William Edward Benswanger (February 22, 1892 – January 15, 1972) was an American businessman who served for almost 15 years as president and chief executive of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball franchise, from 1932 through 1946.
Born in New York City, Benswanger moved with his family to Pittsburgh when he was five years of age. Upon adulthood, he entered his family's insurance business, then served in the United States Army's balloon corps during World War I. He also was an accomplished pianist and musician and served on the board of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for two decades.