Bill Veeck William Louis Veeck, Jr., also known as "Sport Shirt Bill", was a native of Chicago, Illinois, and franchise owner and promoter in Major League.

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Bill Veeck William Louis Veeck, Jr., also known as "Sport Shirt Bill", was a native of Chicago, Illinois, and franchise owner and promoter in Major League Baseball. He was best known for his flamboyant publicity stunts, and the innovations he brought to the more..more..

“ Bill Veeck:I have discovered, in 20 years of moving around a ballpark, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. #Property#Property

“ Bill Veeck: I do not think that winning is the most important thing. I think winning is the only thing. #Victory#Victory

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