Barney Dreyfuss, who owned the Pittsburgh Pirates for 32 years (1900-1932), was elected to the Hall of Fame via the Veterans Committee on this day back in 2007. Naturally, two questions arise. First, who the heck is Barney Dreyfuss? Second, what did he do to get into Cooperstown?
Who is Barney Dreyfuss?
For starters, Dreyfuss was instrumental in the construction of Forbes Field. For those who don’t know, it was the third stadium the Pirates ever played in, and the initial home of the Pittsburgh Steelers. It resided in the neighborhoods of Oakland and was one of the most innovative parks of its time.