VEECK--AS IN WRECK THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF BILL VEECK 1ST EDITION PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Bill Veeck | 9780226852188 | | | | | Veeck--As In Wreck The Autobiography of Bill Veeck 1st edition PDF Book These proposals only led to the further deterioration of the relationship between Veeck and the owners. No DJ as issued. As popular with readers as it was reviled by baseball executives, the book climbed best seller lists in the summer of and has never faded from sight. After the season , Veeck suggested that the American League clubs share radio and television revenue with visiting clubs, a proposal anathema to the powerful Yankees, whose broadcasting revenues dwarfed all the other AL franchises. Frick and then-Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis squelched the deal, and baseball waited five more years until Jackie Robinson broke the color line. Baseball's aristocracy does nothing to prevent a Jeffrey Loria or Frank McCourt from doing his level-best to ruin a few franchises, but the Commissioner is quick to rebuke anyone who so much as hints at criticism of another owner, an umpire, or team. Quotes from Veeck As In Wreck More information about this seller Contact this seller 8. The author's second book, far less common signed than his better-known "Veeck as in Wreck. Over the course of his life he had 36 operations on the leg. Published by Minneapolis, Nodin Press, Louise Browns, I have to say as someone who has read numerous books on baseball, that this is at the top of my list. This autobiography is a good read for anyone interested in baseball history, baseball business history, the backstage happenings of the sport and some funny stories. Veeck spent thousands of days and nights in halls around the country making promotional speeches, and was instrumental in having days dedicated to this or that group of citizens such as "Ladies Day," Croatian-American Day," "Kids Day," etc Following the season, the American League countered with a rule change that fixed the distance of an outfield wall for the duration of a season. Veeck sought to purchase the Philadelphia Phillies in and stock the roster with Negro League stars. A clean, unmarked and unclipped copy in a Mylar jacket cover. Soft cover. The two researchers could not find any references to a moveable fence or any reference to the gear required for a moveable fence to work. Again, it might just be my problem. So it's me, not you. For his father, see William Veeck Sr. Sports Reference LLC. Slight discoloration to pages. Almost immediately after reassuming control of the Sox, Veeck unleashed another publicity stunt. Especially now, in a time where owners are able to turn profits with intentionally bad teams thanks to revenue sharing and national TV contracts, or threaten relocation as a bargaining chip for publicly funded parks. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. A self-described colorful man, Veeck seemed to be cut from a different cloth than other baseball owners. There is humility to be sure but nothing too serious. Published by The Viking Press Outvoted, he refused to allow the Browns' opponents to broadcast games played against his team on the road. Used acceptable paperback. And so, far more important, although I am crippled, I am not handicapped. Show Details Description:. Johnson Kuhn Landis La. Sure, some of the players can be a little wacky e. Veeck--As In Wreck The Autobiography of Bill Veeck 1st edition Writer Veeck is my kind of guy, I think. Return to Book Page. In Chicago, St. Sandy Alomar, Jr. Veeck was one of the true characters of the game of baseball. Louis to the Cardinals and move the Browns elsewhere. The gambit was moderately successful: in the White Sox won 90 games, and finished in third place with additions like Oscar Gamble and Richie Zisk. About this Item: Putnam's, , stated Second Printing. Green Cathedrals. Williams Yastrzemski. Refresh and try again. Seller rating : This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers. Book appears unread; covers slightly splayed; boards show some mottling not as prominent as in photos. Almost immediately after reassuming control of the Sox, Veeck unleashed another publicity stunt. Very well illustrated in green cloth boards with light wear at the corners and spine ends. Create a Want BookSleuth Can't remember the title or the author of a book? He brought the great pitcher Satchel Paige into the major leagues. New mylar added to ensure future enjoyment. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Condition: Very Good. In one paragraph the author mentioned the excitement of closing the deal to become owner of the Chicago White Sox in , only to mention in passing a sentence or two later that he had to sell the team in And it doesn't hurt that he can tell a good story. As with his promotional activities, Veeck was a pro-active strategist. Best of all, it's free. Kinda' want to give it 2. Baltimore Orioles general managers. At first Veeck considered moving the Browns back to Milwaukee where they had played their inaugural season in First Edition. The Baseball Network World Series television ratings Television contracts s s s s s s s. To take advantage of the large size of Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Veeck had a portable center field fence installed in , which he could move in or out depending on how the distance favored the Indians against their opponents in a given series. In , he was denounced for signing an aging Satchel Paige, though Veeck had the last laugh when Paige went with a 2. First Edition; First Printing. He recognized what most of his fellow owners would not publicly acknowledge in the s: the Negro Leagues were brimming with talent that could help his major league club. Also, for people who like to tweak sacred cows. NO notes. As a result, the book and the pages found within grew to be a chore to get through. They also were competing with the St. He recommended limiting warm-up pitches between innings and requiring only two strikes for a strikeout and three balls for a walk. Putnam's Sons He doesn't overtly criticize Rickey but there seems to be some animosity. Seller Inventory mon Tri City Herald. Enlarge cover. Veeck does criticize Rickey for not paying Jackie Robinson's team for his services. Wright Yawkey. Although for some unexplained reason Veeck has it out for Branch Rickey. Veeck was not heard from again in baseball ownership circles until , when he repurchased the White Sox from John Allyn sole owner since Veeck--As In Wreck The Autobiography of Bill Veeck 1st edition Reviews Seller Inventory HWV Joe Garagiola. Robinson Santo Schmidt Traynor D. Way too much owner financial jargon and not enough personal stories of legendary ballplayers deem it average in my mind. White Wilkinson G. Published by N. Friend Reviews. There is humility to be sure but nothing too serious. Although for some unexplained reason Veeck has it out for Branch Rickey. But there was much more to it than gimmicks. Seller rating : This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers. Enlarge cover. May 23, Better still, Bill Veeck went out of his way to give the fans the best possible entertainment for their money. Details if other :. This book made me wish I had met Veeck at some point in my life. Veeck replied that he already had a recording, so Caray would be heard either way. Want to Read saving…. Veeck was one of the last owners in MLB that was not independently wealthy. The reader gets to understand the hows and whys of Eddie Gaedel's at bat, the innovations and gimmicks that Veeck plotted and instituted to modernize the game and increase attendance, and other unique aspects of financing and owning a ball club in the s an This is the second time I've read this book, and it's a fitting read for the beginning of baseball season. Show Details Description:. Tight binding, not much wear at all, clean endpapers, book itself in generally decent collectible condition some moisture dulling of the black covers limited to lower corner area of outside front cover and lower edge area of outside back cover. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. He was never a terribly wealthy man and was never a majority owner. Archived from the original on October 5, Veeck wouldn't be able to survive in today's big league system with free agency and teams serving more as pieces of an investment portfolio than modes of entertainment. Inscribed to previous owner by Bill Veeck on the front free endpaper. Ambis Enterprises LLC. Mar 23, Jody rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites. Tony Lazzeri Bill Veeck. Obviously, it is easy to detect Veeck's bitterness in the book. The book starts to lose steam about halfway, when it gets more into the back-room politics of who got what franchise and why, although it was undoubtedly a powderkeg when it was published and the people Veeck trashes were alive or their children even Petersburg Times. They're more interested in their return on investment than putting out a winning product or putting on a good show for the fans. Some were overwhelming successes and many were unquestionable failures. Archived from the original on November 5, Archived from the original on September 12, He also was responsible for planting the ivy on the Wrigley Field outfield wall. NO notes. At first Veeck considered moving the Browns back to Milwaukee where they had played their inaugural season in Our BookSleuth is specially designed for you.
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