Andrew Freedman: podcast appearances and interviews

Andrew Freedman was an American businessman born on September 1, 1860, and died on December 4, 1915, in New York City. He is primarily known for his ownership of the New York Giants, a professional baseball team in the National League, from 1895 to 1902. In 1902, Freedman briefly owned the Baltimore Orioles of the American League, a franchise that later relocated and became the New York Yankees. Besides his involvement in professional baseball, Freedman served as a director of several companies including the Interborough Rapid Transit Company, which operated parts of New York City’s subway system, and the Wright Company, involved in early aviation manufacturing. His business activities reflect a diverse portfolio that included sports and transportation sectors. Freedman's contributions to the American sports and corporate landscape, alongside his roles in various companies, mark him as a notable figure in early 20th-century business history.