Bill Veeck
1914–1986 (age 72)
Baseball Executive
Biography
Bill Veeck (1914-1986) brought a gambler's flair and a showman’s heart to professional baseball, owning clubs such as the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox and treating every day as a chance to delight fans.
He championed innovation, from promoting integration to inventing unforgettable promotions, leaving a lasting imprint on how the national pastime entertains and engages its communities.