Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Baseball executive
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| gptkbp:almaMater |
gptkb:University_of_Wisconsin–Madison
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| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:American_League
gptkb:Major_League_Baseball gptkb:Baseball_Hall_of_Fame Chicago_sports_culture |
| gptkbp:born |
February 9, 1914
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| gptkbp:children |
gptkb:Veeck_family
|
| gptkbp:died |
January 2, 1986
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William Louis Veeck Jr.
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Sports management
Baseball marketing strategies |
| gptkbp:involvedIn |
Baseball broadcasting
Baseball history Baseball management Sports entertainment Fan engagement initiatives Baseball scouting Baseball analytics Baseball youth programs Community outreach in sports Baseball marketing Baseball community relations Baseball merchandising Baseball player development Baseball sponsorships Baseball stadium design Baseball ownership Baseball fan experiences Baseball analytics development Baseball charity events Baseball fan loyalty programs Baseball game day experiences Baseball historical preservation Baseball innovation Baseball promotion Baseball ticket sales |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Innovative promotions in baseball
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:Bill_Veeck
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Introduced the concept of fan appreciation night
Promoted the use of fireworks at baseball games Pioneered the use of entertainment in baseball Signed the first black player in the American League |
| gptkbp:occupation |
Author
Businessman Sports promoter |
| gptkbp:placeOfBirth |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
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| gptkbp:placeOfDeath |
gptkb:Palm_Springs,_California
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Mary_Frances_Veeck
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| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Chicago_Cubs
gptkb:Milwaukee_Brewers gptkb:Chicago_White_Sox gptkb:Cleveland_Indians |
| gptkbp:wrote |
gptkb:Veeck—As_in_Wreck
The Hustler's Handbook Baseball Is a Funny Game |