Bill Veeck
1914 - 1986
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Biography
Bill Veeck (1914-1986) was a maverick owner in Major League Baseball known for his innovative promotional stunts and unconventional tactics. He owned several baseball teams, including the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, and St. Louis Browns. Veeck was a champion of racial integration in baseball and was the first to sign an African American player in the American League. His impact on the sport extended beyond the field as he reshaped the fan experience with unique promotions and entertainment.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Baseball is almost the only orderly thing in a very unorderly world. If you get three strikes, even the best lawyer in the world can't get you off.
2
I try not to break the rules but merely to test their elasticity.
3
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats.
4
There are only two seasons - winter and Baseball.
5
Every baseball crowd, like every theatre audience, has its own distinctive attitude and atmosphere.