Description: Check from the Chicago Cubs that was signed by William L. Veeck, the President of the team. The check is dated January 17,1919 and was payable to The Western Union Telegraph Co. This check is just under 8.5 inches long and just under 4 inches wide. The check is over 100 years old, displays cancellation stamps and holes, and does exhibit signs of wear. Please see pictures and ask any questions you may have. This would be a great addition to the collection of any cubs fan. Combined shipping at $0.50 for each additional item added to your cart at checkout. William Louis Veeck Sr. (January 20, 1876 – October 5, 1933) was an American sportswriter and baseball executive. He was president of the Chicago Cubs from 1919 to his death in October, 1933. Under Veeck's leadership, the Cubs won two pennants, in 1929 and 1932.Veeck was a Chicago American sportswriter working under the pseudonym Bill Bailey before Cubs owner William Wrigley Jr. hired him to be vice-president of the baseball club in 1917.[1] Having won the National League pennant in 1918, Wrigley promoted him to president of the club in July 1919. Under Veeck's watch, Wrigley Field began taking on its present look, with ivy-covered outfield walls and concrete bleachers in the outfield.Veeck resided in the Chicago suburb of Hinsdale, Illinois. He married Grace Greenwood DeForest in 1900, who died in 1964. They had three children: Maurice, who died at age 8; Margaret Ann Veeck Krehbiel, and William Louis Veeck Jr., also known as Bill Veeck. Bill owned the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians.
Price: 56 USD
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
End Time: 2024-11-16T07:19:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Player: William Veeck
Sport: Baseball
Signed: Yes
Original/Reprint: Original
Product: Check
Team: Chicago Cubs
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
