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Bill Veeck, nicknamed Sport Shirt Bill, is a franchise owner and promoter in Major League Baseball. He hails from Chicago, Illinois but grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois. His father, William Veeck, Sr., served as the president of the Chicago Cubs during his childhood. Veeck served as the owner of the a few teams in the major leagues; the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns and the Chicago White Sox . Veeck was also responsible for his contributions and many innovations to baseball. Veeck took his college education at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. In 1933 however, Veeck left Kenyon College after his father died and he became club treasurer for the Chicago Cubs. In 1941, Veeck left the Cubs and purchased the Milwaukee Brewers, in partnership with Charlie Grimm, a former Cubs player and manager. After winning three pennants in five years Veeck sold his Milwaukee franchise in 1945. In 1946, Veeck became the owner of the Cleveland Indians in the major leagues. In 1951, Veeck bought an 80% share in the St. Louis Browns. Veeck became head of an assembly that acquired a controlling interest in the Chicago White Sox. Veeck retired after the 1980 Chicago White Sox season. In 1986, Veeck died from lung cancer. He was then inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame later in 1991. Create your own baseball collection room by purchasing autographed MLB helmets and hats, and filling it entirely with other MLB souvenirs like autographed MLB gloves, autographed baseballs and autographed MLB bats . MLB original art and prints can also add variety to your collection. Common misspellings: Memorabelia, Collectables, Memrobilia, Memorbilia, Collectable, Singed, Memorabila, memoribilia Our wide assortment of authentic autographed Bill Veeck memorabilia includes: signatures, Bill Veeck autographs, coins, balls, collages with frame, inscriptions, display cases, frames, game used collectibles, and other Bill Veeck signed memorabilia. You can also browse Bill Veeck autographed memorabilia such as a inscription, signature photomint, Bill Veeck autograph, inscribed ball, pic, hand signed collage, trading card, coin with autograph and Olympic collectible, among other signed Bill Veeck memorabilia. Info on Bill Veeck Jerseys, Gear & Collectibles: Our online store carries official clothing, sale gifts, caps, pictures, sweatshirts, licensed apparel, hats, t-shirts, replica banners, jackets, and MVP 16X20 photos, whether it's unsigned, signed or game-used. Also find an authentic display case, jersey, cap, blanket, hat, gift, t-shirt, ball, jacket, sweatshirt, picture or 8X10 photo. Browse Bill Veeck memorabilia jerseys, prices, signings, pics, stats & values from 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008. Searching for the perfect Bill Veeck gifts for that special sports fan? Whether you are trying to choose an item for a holiday such as Christmas or you need a birthday present, our gift certificates make the perfect gift idea. Our gift cards take all the pressure out of finding the perfect present for friends or loved ones. Let your loved ones choose their favorite Bill Veeck memorabilia and sports collectibles so you don't have to.