Veeck As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck By Bill Veeck

This is one of the greatest baseball books ever written. First of all, Veeck was a remarkable man. Maverick extraordinaire, he also was a caring individual. Secondly, he readily acknowledges his faults, as how he continued fighting with the Yankee management even when it Veeck As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck The book was very meaningful to me since I was 12 years old in 1959 when the White Sox won the American League championship. Fox and Aparicio were our idles. Big Ted Kluzuski was amazing_. Sad. to hear of all the heath problems Mr Veeck had to endure. He was a baseball Veeck As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck Being a White Sox fan since birth, I have always thought I would like to read his biography. I am glad that I finally did. Even though some of his ideas and promotions were over the top his TRUE LOVE for baseball was undeniable. He truly knew that baseball was in the Veeck As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck

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Just flat out an entertaining and insightful book. As you can tell from the title, Veeck is great at self deprecating humor. His straightforward tone on things like his WW2 injury, leg amputation, divorce also make him endearing, although he is a very brand conscious, PR Veeck As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck I am close to finishing this book, and must say that it is a must read for any fan of the game. I had always heard that this book was a classic, and I can absolutely attest that it is. Mr. Veeck's first hand view and insights are amazing. He was so much than a Veeck As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck Bill Veeck was definitely one of a kind. He was a fans owner. Unfortunately his ideas to improve the game were always minimized by the other wealthy owners. Veeck As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck The two things you need to know before you buy Veeck As In Wreck and you will buy this book, you must, if you've ever bought any professional sports bio before are the names Veeck and Linn. Bill Veeck you know from reputation the wacky promoter Veeck As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck When John McCain ran for President in 2008 as a maverick, he would have been well advised to read this very autobiography to find how a real maverick operates. Veeck did it with a cheerful outlook, without rancor or bitterness, and with an impish sense of humor. He was Veeck As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck