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rsdsharp

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12. Sigh. I know all of that. I also know he owned the Browns and sent midget Eddie Gaedel to bat.

Sat Oct 12, 2024, 10:16 PM

Oct 2024

He wanted to buy the Phillies and stock it with players from the Negro Leagues, but Commissioner Landis thwarted him. His father was President of the Cubs, and Bill helped plant the ivy on the outfield wall. I know he lost part of his right leg after being injured by an artillery piece in WWII. I even read his autobiography, Veeck — As In Wreck, when I was 14.

I was trying to be somewhat humorous. Apparently I failed.

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Skubal was killed on a sinker. One pitch. Thomas was waiting for it. Auggie Oct 2024 #1

It was a helluva series True Dough Oct 2024 #8

I'd like to see Cleveland win it all. It's their turn; 1948 was a loooooong time ago. rsdsharp Oct 2024 #2

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I am SO ready... NewLarry Oct 2024 #5

Hmmm. The last team Bill Veeck owned was the White Sox. rsdsharp Oct 2024 #7

Bill Veeck owned the Cleveland team in 1948 303squadron Oct 2024 #11

Sigh. I know all of that. I also know he owned the Browns and sent midget Eddie Gaedel to bat. rsdsharp Oct 2024 #12

I was happy to see Diamond_Dog Oct 2024 #4

The great Lane Thomas. Kingofalldems Oct 2024 #6

He got off to a slow start, but you know, that happens Auggie Oct 2024 #9

Go Guardians - I definitely want Cleveland to make the series The Polack MSgt Oct 2024 #10

No other team, period.. The Madcap Oct 2024 #13

Please sweet Jesus beat the Yankmees. Go Guards! Capt. America Oct 2024 #14