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William Louis Veeck Jr. (/ ˈ v ɛ k / VECK; February 9, 1914 – January 2, 1986), also known as "Sport Shirt Bill" and "Wild Bill", was an American Major League Baseball franchise owner and promoter. Veeck was at various times the owner of the Cleveland Indians, the St. Louis Browns, and the Chicago White Sox.
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- Kenyon College (did not graduate)
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William Louis Veeck, Jr. (9 de fevereiro de 1914 – 2 de janeiro de 1986), conhecido simplesmente como Bill Veeck (pronuncia-se "Vék"), nasceu em Chicago, Illinois, e foi dono de três times da Major League Baseball, principal liga de beisebol dos Estados Unidos e Canadá.
Há 4 dias · Learn about Bill Veeck, the legendary owner who brought positive changes to baseball with his creative and daring promotions. From signing the first African-American player in the AL to hiring a little person to bat, Veeck made history and entertained fans with his flair.
12 de abr. de 2024 · Bill Veeck (born February 9, 1914, Hinsdale, Illinois, U.S.—died January 2, 1986, Chicago, Illinois) was an American professional baseball club executive and owner, who introduced many innovations in promotion. Veeck grew up with baseball management.
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8 de jan. de 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Bill Veeck, a baseball executive who owned the Cubs, Brewers, and White Sox, and pioneered many promotional innovations. Find out how he tried to integrate the Phillies, planted ivy at Wrigley Field, and became a legend in the game.
Learn about Bill Veeck, the innovative and controversial owner of several major league teams, who staged stunts like sending a midget to the plate and hiring Satchel Paige. Read how he broke racial barriers, fought other owners and won pennants with the Indians and White Sox.
3 de jan. de 1986 · Bill Veeck, the baseball impresario who once sent a midget to bat as a pinch-hitter for the St. Louis Browns, died yesterday in Chicago at the age of 71 after a 45-year career as one of the...
