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Listen to this audiobook free with a 30-day trial. Go to http://audiobookspace.com/free Title: The Bob Edwards Show, Paul Dickson, May 15, 2012 Author: Bob Edwards Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-12 Publisher: XM Satellite Radio Genres: Radio & TV, Great Interviews Publisher's Summary: Bill Veeck was born into baseball. His sportswriter father became president of the Chicago Cubs, and Bill later worked for owner Phil Wrigley, rebuilding Wrigley Field to achieve the famed ambience that exists today. In his late twenties, he bought into his first team, the American Association Milwaukee Brewers. He later bought the Cleveland Indians, St. Louis Browns and the Chicago White Sox. In 1947, Veeck signed Larry Doby, the American Leagues first black player. A year later, he signed the legendary black pitcher Satchel Paige, who helped win the 1948 World SeriesClevelands last championship to this day. Bob talks to Paul Dickson about his book Bill Veeck: Baseballs Great