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How did Bill Veeck get the Philadelphia Phillies?
In the fall of 1942, Bill Veeck met with Gerry Nugent, president of the Philadelphia Phillies, to discuss the possibility of buying the struggling National League team.
What happened after the meeting between Bill Veeck and Gerry Nugent to discuss the possibility of Veeck buying the Philadelphia Phillies?
Bill Veeck, intending to stock the Philadelphia Phillies roster with Negro League stars, and agreed in principle to buy the team from Gerry Nugent, and alerted MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Landis.
Did MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Landis welcome the black players to the Philadelphia Phillies??
Bill Veeck knew MLB Commisioner Kenesaw Landis was an ardent segregationist, but did not believe Landis would dare say black players were unwelcome.
What happened after Bill Veeck agreed in principle to purchase the Philadelphia Phillies from Gerry Nugent?
When Bill Veeck arrived in Philadelphia, he was surprised to discover that the National League had taken over the Philadelphia Phillies and was seeking a new owner.
How did Bill Veeck feel about the National League taking over the Philadelphia Phillies and was seeking a new owner?
What happened later with the Philadelphia Phillies after they were taken over by the National League?
The Philadelphia Phillies were ultimately sold to lumber baron William D. Cox.
Is there anything else interesting about Bill Veeck trying to purchase the Philadelphia Phillies?
An article in the 1998 issue of SABR's The National Pastime argued that Bill Veeck invented the story of buying the Philadelphia Phillies and filling their roster with Negro leaguers.

Question: What happened with this accusation?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened with the article in the 1998 issue of ABR's The National Pastime's accusation, arguing Bill Veeck inventing the story about purchasing the Phillies and filling their roster with Negro leaguers?