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  • [Poem and commentary by Bill Veeck #2]

    [Poem and commentary by Bill Veeck #2]

    Continuation of previous tape. First, Bill Veeck reads his poem “Ode to an Agent” or “Advice to an Aging Client” again. He seems downright jolly during this reading, compared to his cautious reading on the previous tape. After four minutes, Veeck starts more takes of his commentary, but has a number of false starts. He completes one good take and then the tape ends.

  • Image Union, episode 0404 new

    Image Union, episode 0404 new

    Compilation episode of Image Union featuring “Summer Camp” by Phil Rosenthal, “The Sandwichman” by Jon Freedman, and “Aircraft Sear” by uncredited videomakers.

  • Time Out, episode 119

    Time Out, episode 119

    This tape features a 1984 episode of “Time Out,” a weekly sports program that was hosted by a number of Chicago area journalists and sportscasters. This week’s commentators are John Schulian of the Chicago Sun-Times, Kenny McReynolds, a WBMX Sportscaster and Assistant Coach for DePaul University’s Men’s Basketball team, WIND reporter Fran Spielman, and John Mengelt, broadcaster and NBA veteran.

  • Time Out, episode 140

    Time Out, episode 140

    This tape features a 1984 episode of “Time Out,” a weekly sports program that was hosted by a number of Chicago area journalists and sportscasters. This week’s commentators include Sports Illustrated writer Rick Telander, Chicago Tribune Sports Writer Phil Hersh, WIND reporter Fran Spielman, and former NBA star John Mengelt.

  • Fats #2

    Fats #2

    In this segment of an interview with Rudolf “Minnesota Fats” Wanderone, the revered pool player reflects on some of the more personal details of his career. Discussing his beginnings as a 7 year old pool player, his personal relationships with celebrities, and his input on the 1961 film, “The Hustler”, Fats gives insight into an adventurous (if unconventional) life as a pool legend.

  • [Inside Spring Training raw #23]

    [Inside Spring Training raw #23]

    Raw footage of an interview with Chicago White Sox Pitcher Rich Hinton. The interview was shot for the documentary, “Inside Spring Training,” a look at the White Sox 1978 team.

  • Veeck Montage edit #2

    Veeck Montage edit #2

    Edited montage of various Veeck interviews, shows, and promotional highlights.

  • Bill’s Point of View

    Bill’s Point of View

    Three short opinion pieces featuring Bill Veeck speaking about sports.

 
 
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