Bill Veeck: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Born: February 9, 1914
1933: Father died; left college
1937: Came up with the idea for Ivy in Wrigley Field
1941: Purchased Milwaukee Brewers (Minor Leagues)
1942: Tried to buy Philadelphia Phillies
1942-5: World War II
1946: Purchased Cleveland Indians
1947: Moved Indians to Municipal Stadium
1947: Signed first African American player in AL history (Larry Doby)
1948: Signed Satchel Paige
1948: Indians win World Series
1951: Bought St Louis Browns
1951: Sent Eddie Gaedel in to pinch hit
1951: Grandstand Manager Day
1959: Bought Chicago White Sox
1979: Disco Demolition Night
1980: Retired
1981: Sold the White Sox
1986: Died
1991: Elected to Hall of Fame (Vets Cmte)

Accomplishments:
1948 World Champion
Signed first African American player in AL
One of the greatest promoters in baseball history