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1. Bill Veeck was a controversial sports owner/figurehead. In which autobiography, first published in 1962, did he first chronicle his exploits? Don't destroy yourself if you don't know the answer!
2. Veeck's first autobiography was a success, so he followed it up with a second tome. What was its title? Need a hint? It (sort of) shares its name with a/n (ahem!) men's magazine.
3. Bill Veeck is primarily remembered as a Major League Baseball owner, but for a period of time, he operated a horse racing track! Which of his autobiographies, this one published in 1972, detailed this foray into equestrianism?
4. Bill Veeck operated a horse racing track from 1968 to 1971. What was its name and location?
5. Veeck was a showman, interested in giving his patrons more than simply a game being played on the field. What was one of his early whiz-bang innovations at Comiskey Park?
6. Veeck was known for outrageous promotions and self-promotions. One of his more (in)famous ideas was executed while he was an owner of the St. Louis Browns in 1951. What was this stunt? It should only take you a short time to come up with the answer!
7. Veeck was "color-blind" and signed the first African-American baseball player in the American League to a contract in 1947. Who was this player and what was the team?
8. Veeck loved baseball. Over time, just how many teams did he own or act as the de facto owner for?
9. To know Veeck is to love him. He was an inveterate, unapologetic cigarette smoker. Where did he like to stub out his butts (and invite others to do the same)?
10. What was the infamous promotion held at Comiskey Park on July 12, 1979, which Bill is blamed for, but was actually pioneered by Veeck's son, Mike?
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