Age, Biography and Wiki
Bill Veeck (William Louis Veeck Jr.) was born on 9 February, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is an actor. Discover Bill Veeck's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
| Popular As |
William Louis Veeck Jr. |
| Occupation |
actor |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
9 February 1914 |
| Birthday |
9 February |
| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Date of death |
2 January, 1986 |
| Died Place |
Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 72 years old group.
Bill Veeck Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Bill Veeck height not available right now. We will update Bill Veeck's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Bill Veeck's Wife?
His wife is Mary Frances Ackerman (29 April 1950 - 2 January 1986) ( his death) ( 6 children), Eleanor Raymond (18 December 1935 - 29 October 1949) ( divorced)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Mary Frances Ackerman (29 April 1950 - 2 January 1986) ( his death) ( 6 children), Eleanor Raymond (18 December 1935 - 29 October 1949) ( divorced) |
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Bill Veeck Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bill Veeck worth at the age of 72 years old? Bill Veeck’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Bill Veeck's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
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Timeline
Bill Veeck was born on February 9, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as William Louis Veeck Jr.
His father, William Veeck, Sr., was President of the National League Chicago Cubs starting in 1917.
Along with former Cubs first baseman Charlie Grimm, bought the minor league Milwaukee Brewers of the American Association in 1941, using borrowed money.
He wanted to buy the Philadelphia Phillies and acquire Negro League players in 1943, but backed out because he felt the risk was too great.
Sold Brewers and served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he was seriously wounded in 1944. The subsequent series of surgeries caused him to lose a leg to amputation, thereafter having a wooden leg.
Purchased the Cleveland Indians of the American League in 1946.
As Cleveland Indians CEO was responsible for bringing the second black player, outfielder Larry Doby, to the major leagues in 1947, second to the Brooklyn Dodgers' signing of Jackie Robinson.
Was successful in bringing Cleveland its first A.L. Pennant in 28 years in 1948.
He was an actor, known for The Kid from Cleveland (1949), The Way It Was (1974) and Person to Person (1953). He was married to Mary Frances Ackerman and Eleanor Raymond.
Purchased the lowly St. Louis Browns (A.L.) in 1951. Sent midget Eddie Gaedel up to bat in a Browns' uniform, pinch hitting, wearing the number 1/8.
Sold St. Louis Browns in 1953 (they changed cities in 1954 and became the Baltimore Orioles).
Bought the Chicago White Sox in 1959, the year in which they won the American League flag for the first time since 1919. In 1960 introduced baseball's first interactive score board. It would discharge a great display of lights, music and fireworks when a home team player would hit a home run. Sold White Sox in 1961, due to poor health.
His 1960 White Sox team were the first to have the names of the players on the backs of the uniforms.
Bought the Chicago White Sox for a second go round 1976-1980. He was responsible for reviving fan interest, particularly with 1977's edition, dubbed "the South Side Hit Men". Sold team in 1981.
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 858-859. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1999.
