William Benswanger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Benswanger
American baseball executive
Date of Birth: 22-Feb-1892
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 15-Jan-1972
Profession: businessperson
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About William Benswanger
- 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.
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