Barney Dreyfuss

(1865-1932)

Owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, 1900-1932, and legendary baseball leader influential in initiating the first modern World Series, 1903. He led Pirates to 6 National League and 2 World Series titles and was vital to building Forbes Field here, 1909.

Marker is on Roberto Clemente Drive 0.1 miles east of South Bouquet Street, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB