He was the owner of the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, and Chicago White Sox. He was known for his innovative marketing techniques and his willingness to sign African American players. His salary was estimated to be around $1 million per year.
Bill Veeck was an American baseball player and owner who had a net worth of $18 million. Born in Chicago in 1914, he was known as 'Sport Shirt Bill' and was the owner of the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns, and Chicago White Sox. He was renowned for his creative marketing strategies and his commitment to signing African American players. His salary was estimated to be around $1 million per year.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $18 Million (2024)
About
American baseball player and owner also known as 'Sport Shirt Bill.'
Before Fame
He wrote several sports articles a day while growing up.
Trivia
He was widely recognized for his publicity stunts to increase audience attendance at games.
Family Life
His father William Veeck Sr. was a sportswriter.
Associated With
In 1991, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 20 years after pitcher Satchel Paige .
