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About Bill Veeck
William “Bill” Louis Veeck is largely credited for bringing more positive changes and innovations to baseball throughout his career as a promoter and franchise owner.
Early Life
Veeck’s father was a local sports writer who later became the president of the baseball team the Chicago Cubs. In the earlier days, Veeck worked as a vendor and groundskeeper for the team and then later became the club’s treasurer.
Baseball Franchise Business
In the early 1940s, Veeck partnered with a former Cubs player to buy the Triple-A Milwaukee Brewers. After adopting a creative strategy to earn more money, he later sold the team, making over $270,000 in profits.
He briefly served in the marines during World War II, where he lost his right leg. Upon his return, he became a minority owner of the Cleveland Indians. He made several transformations with the club, including signing the first African-American player into the major league club. The Indians would later go on to win their first World Series in over 25 years. Veeck later owned the St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox teams.
Honors
- Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1991.
- Baseball Reliquary’s Shrine of the Eternals in 1999.
- The 2013 Bob Feller Act of Valor Award.
Trivia
He also wrote two autobiographical novels: “Veeck As In Wreck”, “The Hustler’s Handbook”, and “Thirty Tons A Day.”
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F.A.Q. about Bill Veeck
When is his birthday?
Bill Veeck's birthday is on February 9, 1914.
In how many days is his birthday?
Bill Veeck's birthday is in 290 days
How old was Bill Veeck when he died?
He was 71 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 2, 1986.
How old would he be today?
Bill Veeck would be 110 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Bill Veeck from?
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..