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Veeck A Man For Any Season

The late Bill Veeck was a Hall of Fame baseball owner, character and all around great guy. He was the colorful owner of the Chicago White Sox (twice), the Cleveland Indians where he nabbed a World Series ring, and the old St. Louis Browns. His Chicago baseball roots go back to the 1920s when he actually planted the vines in the outfield at Wrigley Field. This documentary is an intimate portrait of the man and his world, that was taped in 1984, the year before his death. The story is told using voice over by Veeck's wife, Mary Frances, current and archival interviews with Veeck and his colleagues, and footage of Comiskey Park and Wrigley Field. It covers many of his famous promotions, such as when he sent 3'7" Eddie Gaedel to bat for the St. Louis Browns. He was called "The Barnum of Baseball" for his showmanship, but he was also a deep, lovable, down-to-earth guy.