Bill Veeck

On this date in 1991, Bill Veeck, owner of the Browns, Indians and White Sox is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"It isn't really the stars that are expensive. It's the high cost of mediocrity."

Branch Rickey

On this date in 1967, Branch Rickey is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"It occurred to me that if I let myself get trapped in a room with Rickey, there was a strong possibility that he would still have the players I wanted, as well as my promissory note, and I would end up with two guys I never heard of." - Bill Veeck

Grover Cleveland Alexander

On this date in 1938, Grover Cleveland Alexander was elected to the Hall of Fame.

"Grover Cleveland Alexander drunk was a better pitcher than Grover Cleveland Alexander sober." - Bill Veeck

Bill Veeck

On this date in 1986, Bill Veeck legendary owner of the Browns, Indians and White Sox passed away at age 71.

"I try not to break the rules but merely to test their elasticity."

Bill Veeck

On this date in 1991, Bill Veeck long-time owner of the Browns, Indians and White Sox is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"They watch a ballgame as if they're standing at attention in a reviewing stand watching the troops march by." - on the Yankees brass

Branch Rickey

 

On this date in 1967, Branch Rickey is inducted into the Hall Of Fame.

"It occurred to me that if I let myself get trapped in a room with Rickey, there was a strong possibility that he would still have the players I wanted, as well as my promissory note, and I would end up with two guys I never heard of. - Bill Veeck

Bill Veeck

On this date in 1986, Bill Veeck passed away at age 71.

"Umpires should be reminded every payday that they've been placed on the field, like the bases, only to keep the game going."

Marvin Miller: 1917 - 2012

"A lot of players figured that anyone that owners disliked that much couldn't be that bad." - BIll Veeck

RIP

Grover Cleveland Alexander

On this date in 1924, at age 37, Grover Cleveland Alexander wins his 300th game in a 7-3 Cubs victory over the New York Giants. He will finish his 20-year career with 373 victories.

"Grover Cleveland Alexander drunk was a better pitcher than Grover Cleveland Alexander sober." - Bill Veeck

Bill Veeck

On this date in 1951, Bill Veeck owner of the Browns, Indians and White Sox is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"It isn't really the stars that are expensive. It's the high cost of mediocrity."

Branch Rickey

On this date in 1967, Branch Rickey is elected to the Hall of Fame.

"It occurred to me that if I let myself get trapped in a room with Rickey, there was a strong possibility that he would still have the players I wanted, as well as my promissory note, and I would end up with two guys I have never heard of." - Bill Veeck

Bill Veeck

                                                                               
On this date in 1986, Bill Veeck one time owner of the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox passed away at the age of 71.

"Look we play the Star Spangled Banner before every game. You want us to pay income tax too?"

Oh by the way, disco really did suck.

Bill Veeck

On this date in 1975, a group headed by Bil Veeck purchases the White Sox.

"I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ballpark, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats."

Eddie Gaedel

On this date in 1951, wearing uniform number 1/8, 43 inch tall Eddie Gaedel walks on 4 pitches in his only major league at bat for the St. Louis Browns.

"Keep it low" - Tigers catcher Bob Swift to pitcher Bob Cain

Bill Veeck

Born on today's date, legendary owner, Bill Veeck.

"I try not to break the rules but merely to test their elasticity."

Bill Veeck

On today's date in 1986, Bill Veeck one-time owner of the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns and Chicago White Sox died at the age of 71.

"Look, we play the Star Spangled Banner before every game. You want us to pay income tax too?"

Oh and by the way, disco really did suck.