Statements (120)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Person
gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
the entertainment value of sports
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| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Wisconsin-Madison
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
1914-02-09
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Hammond,_Indiana
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| gptkbp:born |
February 9, 1918
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| gptkbp:born_in |
gptkb:1914
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| gptkbp:born_on |
February 9, 1914
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| gptkbp:child |
gptkb:Bill_Veeck_Jr.
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Bill_Veeck_III
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| gptkbp:contribution |
promotional events
fan engagement strategies Created the ' Grandstand Manager' promotion Introduced the concept of ' Fan Appreciation Day' Introduced the exploding scoreboard Pioneered the use of fireworks at games Promoted the use of live animals in promotions innovative marketing in baseball |
| gptkbp:created |
the ' Grandstand Manager' promotion
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| gptkbp:death_date |
1986-01-02
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| gptkbp:died |
January 2, 1986
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| gptkbp:died_in |
gptkb:1986
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| gptkbp:died_on |
January 2, 1986
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| gptkbp:encouraged |
the use of fireworks displays after games
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" Baseball is a game of failure."
" There are only two seasons: winter and baseball." " The only thing that counts is what happens on the field." " You can't steal second base and keep one foot on first." " I have a great deal of respect for the game of baseball." |
| gptkbp:fan_favorite |
his unique promotions
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| gptkbp:founded |
the Chicago White Sox
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| gptkbp:full_name |
gptkb:William_Louis_Veeck_Jr.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bill Veeck
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Baseball Marketing
Baseball Promotions Baseball Fan Engagement future sports marketing strategies |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
sports marketing
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| gptkbp:introduced |
the ' Midget Baseball' game
the concept of fan appreciation night |
| gptkbp:introduced_eddie_gaedel_on |
August 19, 1951
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| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:the_Baseball_Hall_of_Fame
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| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
gptkb:the_Negro_Leagues
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| gptkbp:is_active_in |
1940s to 1980s
baseball management the 1940s to 1980s |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:the_Chicago_Cubs
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| gptkbp:is_implemented_in |
the ' Bring Your Dog to the Ballpark' day
|
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
baseball marketing strategies
the development of baseball culture |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
stunts in baseball
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| gptkbp:is_married_to |
gptkb:Mary_Veeck
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
his contributions to baseball
his unique approach to baseball management |
| gptkbp:key_player |
the evolution of baseball promotions
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| gptkbp:known_for |
fan engagement
Innovative Promotions innovative marketing promoting baseball teams integrating baseball and entertainment introducing Eddie Gaedel stunt promotions promotional ideas in baseball |
| gptkbp:leadership |
fan engagement initiatives
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Man_Who_Sold_the_Cubs
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Introduced the concept of fan appreciation night
Signed the first African American player in the American League First to promote a player with a disability |
| gptkbp:notable_contributor |
the popularity of baseball.
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
the history of sports promotions
|
| gptkbp:notable_for |
baseball promotion
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| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:WWE_Hall_of_Fame
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| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners
Baseball Team Owner |
| gptkbp:owned_by |
gptkb:Cleveland_Indians
the Milwaukee Brewers |
| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:St._Louis_Browns
gptkb:Milwaukee_Brewers gptkb:Chicago_White_Sox gptkb:Cleveland_Indians |
| gptkbp:popularized_by |
the exploding scoreboard
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| gptkbp:promoted |
the idea of players wearing funny uniforms
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| gptkbp:promotes |
the use of live music at games
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| gptkbp:spouse |
gptkb:Mary_Veeck
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| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:St._Louis_Browns
gptkb:Chicago_Cubs gptkb:Chicago_White_Sox gptkb:Cleveland_Indians |
| gptkbp:was_a_key_figure_in |
the history of Major League Baseball
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| gptkbp:was_a_key_innovator_in |
baseball history
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| gptkbp:was_a_pioneer_in |
fan engagement strategies
the modern baseball experience |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
community involvement in sports
entertainment in sports |
| gptkbp:was_affecting |
baseball culture
baseball marketing strategies fan engagement in baseball the entertainment aspect of baseball the evolution of baseball entertainment. the history of baseball stunts the legacy of baseball promotions the role of owners in baseball |
| gptkbp:was_involved_in |
baseball promotions
the integration of baseball the promotion of baseball as entertainment |
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
his colorful personality
his innovative ideas promoting diversity in baseball his love of the game his creative thinking his memorable promotions his unconventional marketing tactics |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Tony_La_Russa
gptkb:1947_All-Star_Game gptkb:Chicago gptkb:Branch_Rickey gptkb:1950_All-Star_Game gptkb:1954_All-Star_Game |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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