Charles Ebbets
1859–1925 (age 66)
Baseball Team Owner
Biography
Charles Ebbets built a lasting association with Brooklyn baseball, best known for his stewardship of the Brooklyn Dodgers and for his role in constructing the stadium that would become Ebbets Field. His entrepreneurial spirit and love for the game helped bring baseball closer to everyday fans in the nation’s growing cities.
Remembered as a visionary owner, his passion for baseball, his commitment to the community, and the stadium that bore his name all speak to a life dedicated to the American pastime.