In 1959, Veeck became head of a group that purchased a controlling interest in the Chicago White Sox, who went on to win their first pennant in 40 years, and broke a team attendance record for home games with 1.4 million.
Veeck became head of a group. This was in 1959. This group purchased a controlling interest in the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago White Sox went on to win their first pennant in 40 years. The Chicago White Sox broke a team attendance record for home games with 1.4 million.