Fathers and Sons

William Veeck
(Cub President, 1919-1933)

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  • Ex-sportswriter becomes Cub President in June 1919
  • Best decision: Hiring Joe McCarthy as manager
  • Drafts Hack Wilson, trades for Kiki Cuyler, Billy Herman
  • Wins pennants in 1929, 1932
  • Outdraws Sox 1926-1933, often by huge margins
  • Son: Bill Veeck

    • Unlike his more famous (and more flamboyant) son, Mr. Veeck spent his career
    in one place, which might explain why

  • His trades strengthened the team for tomorrow   
  • Son Bill's trades strengthened the team for today 
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