Bill Veeck Death
Bill passed away on January 2, 1986 at the age of 71 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Bill's cause of death was cancer.
When did Bill Veeck die?
January 2, 1986How did Bill Veeck die? What was the cause of death?
CancerHow old was Bill Veeck when died?
71Where did Bill Veeck die? What was the location of death?
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Bill Veeck Birthday and Date of Death
Bill Veeck was born on February 9, 1914 and died on January 2, 1986. Bill was 71 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 9, 1914
Date of Death: January 2, 1986
Age at Death: 71
Is Bill Veeck's father, William Veeck Sr., dead or alive?
William Veeck Sr.'s information is not available now.
Bill Veeck - Biography
William Louis "Bill" Veeck, Jr. (/ˈvɛk/; February 9, 1914 – January 2, 1986), also known as "Sport Shirt Bill", was a native of Chicago, Illinois, and a franchise owner and promoter in Major League Baseball. Veeck was at various times the owner of the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox. As owner and team president of the Indians in 1947, Veeck signed Larry Doby, thus beginning the integration of the American League. Veeck was the last owner to purchase a baseball franchise without an independent fortune, and is responsible for many innovations and contributions to baseball.
