Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bill_VeeckBill Veeck - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bill_Veeck

   • Cached

   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.

   • Children: 9
   • Education: Kenyon College (did not graduate)

   • Died: January 2, 1986 (aged 71), Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

2. Videos

   • 

     7:14

     youtube.com

     Various Stations - Bill Veeck's 64th Birthday (News Excerpts, 2/9/1978)

     Jan 16, 2022

     2.6K Views

   • 

     2:17

     youtube.com

     The Saint of Second Chances | Official Trailer | Netflix

     Aug 23, 2023

     122K Views

   • 

     1:15

     youtube.com

     Late White Sox Owner Bill Veeck talks about why a traveling team is a bad idea

     Mar 25, 2010

     2K Views

   View all

3. baseballhall.org › hall-of-famers › veeck-billVeeck, Bill | Baseball Hall of Fame

   baseballhall.org › hall-of-famers › veeck-bill

   • Cached

   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.

4. sabr.org › bioproj › personBill Veeck – Society for American Baseball Research

   sabr.org › bioproj › person

   • Cached

   Jan 8, 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.

5. Images

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

   View all

6. www.americanheritage.com › bill-veeck-maverick-whoBill Veeck: The Maverick Who Changed Baseball - American Heritage

   www.americanheritage.com › bill-veeck-maverick-who

   • Cached

   Learn how Bill Veeck, a charismatic and innovative baseball executive, integrated the American League, introduced the designated hitter, and created many fan-friendly promotions. Read about his life, career, and legacy in this article from American Heritage magazine.

7. www.britannica.com › biography › Bill-VeeckBill Veeck | Baseball Innovator & Executive | Britannica

   www.britannica.com › biography › Bill-Veeck

   • Cached

   Apr 12, 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.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

8. People also ask

   Who is Bill Veeck?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. 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.

   Bill Veeck | Baseball Innovator & Executive | Britannica

   www.britannica.com/biography/Bill-Veeck

   See all results for this question

   How did Bill Veeck change baseball?

   • Bill Veeck’s open-minded approach brought positive changes to the game of baseball. He was the man who brought a little person to home plate and explosives to the outfield of Comiskey Park. But beyond the flash, legendary owner Bill Veeck’s open-minded approach brought positive changes to the game of baseball.

   Veeck, Bill | Baseball Hall of Fame

   baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/veeck-bill

   See all results for this question

   Who is William Louis Veeck Jr?

   • William Louis Veeck Jr. was born in Chicago on February 9, 1914, to William L. Veeck Sr. and Grace Greenwood DeForest Veeck. His father was a sportswriter under the pen name Bill Bailey. After Veeck criticized the Cubs in his columns, owner William Wrigley dared him to take over the team and prove he could do better.

   Bill Veeck – Society for American Baseball Research

   sabr.org/bioproj/person/bill-veeck/

   See all results for this question

   Where can I find a biography of Bill Veeck?

   • The Cleveland Indians Encyclopedia. Champaign, Illinois: Sports Reference LLC. ISBN 1-58261-840-2. Bill Veeck with Ed Linn (1962). Veeck as in Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck. Chicago, Illinois: The University of Chicago Press. ISBN 0-226-85218-0. Paul Dickson (2012). Bill Veeck: Baseball's Greatest Maverick. New York: Walker & Company.

   Bill Veeck - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Veeck

   See all results for this question

9. www.historynet.com › bill-veeck-the-barnum-of-baseballBill Veeck, the P. T. Barnum of Baseball - HistoryNet

   www.historynet.com › bill-veeck-the-barnum-of-baseball

   • Cached

   May 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of Bill Veeck, a baseball owner who staged outrageous stunts, integrated the American League, and fought for social causes. Read about his childhood, his teams, his famous hires, his health battles, and his memoirs.

10. www.nytimes.com › 1986/01/03 › obituariesBILL VEECK, BASEBALL INNOVATOR, DIES - The New York Times

    www.nytimes.com › 1986/01/03 › obituaries

    Jan 3, 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...