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On November 1, 1946 — Surgeons amputate the right foot of Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck. Two years before, the colorful executive had suffered a serious injury to his leg in the South Pacific during World War II. Veeck has had a tremendous impact on promotion in a half season of ownership.
During this time a recoiling artillery piece crushed his right leg, requiring amputation first of the foot, and shortly after of the leg above the knee. Over the course of his life he had 36 operations on the leg. [3]
May 3, 2019 · Learn about Bill Veeck, the baseball owner who lost a leg in World War II and staged many outrageous stunts. Find out how he integrated the American League and hired Satchel Paige.
Learn how Bill Veeck, a baseball innovator and promoter, lost his leg in the war and became a legend in the game. Read about his achievements, stunts, and challenges in this article from American Heritage magazine.
After a stint in the Marines in World War II, during which he lost his right leg, Veeck sought a path into the major leagues. Devising a debenture-stock group that enabled financial backers to put the majority of their money into loans for the team, Veeck was able to become a minority owner of the Cleveland Indians for $268,000 in 1946.
An accident cost him his right foot and, even after 36 operations over the rest of his life, his leg as well. Before entering the military, Veeck secured backing to buy the Philadelphia...
Jan 8, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Bill Veeck, a baseball executive who owned the White Sox, Browns, and Cubs. Find out how he lost his leg in a hunting accident and how it affected his sports career.
