Bill Veeck Quotes

Promoter

Bill Veeck, born on February 9, 1914, and died on January 2, 1986, was a renowned American promoter known for his innovative marketing strategies and contributions to professional sports.

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“People identify with the swashbuckling individuals, not polite little men who field their position well. Sir Galahad had a big following - but I'll bet Lancelot had more.”

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“Baseball is the only game left for people. To play basketball, you have to be 7 feet 6 inches. To play football, you have to be the same width.”

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“If you can't outsmart people, outwork them.”

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“The most beautiful thing in the world is a ballpark filled with people.”

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“To give one can of beer to a thousand people is not nearly as much fun as to give 1,000 cans of beer to one guy. You give a thousand people a can of beer and each of them will drink it, smack his lips and go back to watching the game. You give 1,000 cans to one guy, and there is always the outside possibility that 50,000 people will talk about it.”

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Book:Veeck--As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck

Source: Veeck--As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck

“The Falstaff people, romantics all, went for it. They were so anxious to find out what I was going to do that they could hardly bear to wait out the two weeks. I was rather anxious to find out what I was going to do, too.”

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Book:Veeck--As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck

Source: Veeck--As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill Veeck

About the Author

Born: February 9, 1914
Died: January 2, 1986
Known for: Promoter
Quotes: 44

Books & Sources

Veeck--As In Wreck: The Autobiography of Bill VeeckRelated source material

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