Ferdinand A. Abell | |
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 Ferdinand "Gus" Abell | |
| Born | July 8, 1833[1] |
| Died | November 8, 1913 (aged 80) |
| Other names | Gus |
| Occupation | Founder of the team that became theBrooklyn Dodgers |
| Years active | 1883–1907 |
Ferdinand Augustus "Gus"Abell (July 8, 1833 – November 8, 1913) was an American businessman and one of the original founders of the team that became theBrooklyn Dodgers. ARhode Island casino owner, he put up most of the money to form the team in 1883 and also was the leading financing behind the building ofWashington Park, the home of the ballclub.[3]
He stuck primarily to the business side of the franchise, letting his partnersCharlie Byrne,George Taylor andJoseph Doyle supervise the team's actual on-field activities.[3]
He was the leading force behind the Dodgers merger with the originalBaltimore Orioles in 1898. He remained part of the Dodgers ownership group until he was bought out byCharles Ebbets in 1907.[3]
He died ofBright's disease in 1913.[4]
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