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Bill Veeck Still Outrageously Insightful In Chicago
The Herald profiles Bill Veeck after an evening of talks in Chicago as he discusses baseball, city life, and fan interaction. He recalls past stunts with the Browns Indians and White Sox, defends players like Richie Zisk, Soderholm, and Lemon, deflects Cubs jests, and defends his auction of ideas with humor and candor.
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