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When was Bill Veeck in Milwaukee?
In 1940, Bill Veeck left Chicago and, in a syndicate with former Chicago Cubs star and manager Charlie Grimm, purchased the American Association Triple-A Milwaukee Brewers.
What did Bill Veeck do after purchasing the American Association Triple-A Milwaukee Brewers?
After winning three pennants in five years Bill Veeck sold his American Association Triple-A Milwaukee Brewers franchise in 1945 for a $275,000 profit.
Did Bill Veeck have any famous players in his American Association Triple-A Milkwaukee Brewers franchise?
What else did Bill Veeck do While in Milwaukee besides owning the American Association Triple-A Milwaukee Brewers?
While a co-owner of the Brewers, Bill Veeck served for nearly three years in the United States Marine Corps during World War II in an artillery unit.
Did Bill Veeck have any interesting stories from World War II?
During this time a recoiling artillery piece crushed Bill Veeck's right leg, requiring amputation first of the foot, and shortly after of the leg above the knee.

Question: How did the amputation affect his life?
Self-contained rewrite: How did the amputation of his right leg affect Bill Veeck's life?