Baseball's Dead of World War II

Baseball's Dead of World War II
Author: Gary Bedingfield
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2015-01-27
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0786458208


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While most fans know that baseball stars Ted Williams, Hank Greenberg, and Bob Feller served in the military during World War II, few can name the two major leaguers who died in action. (They were catcher Harry O'Neill and outfielder Elmer Gedeon.) Far fewer still are aware that another 125 minor league players also lost their lives during the war. This book draws on extensive research and interviews to bring their personal lives, baseball careers, and wartime service to light.


Baseball's Dead of World War II
Language: en
Pages: 273
Authors: Gary Bedingfield
Categories: Sports & Recreation
Type: BOOK - Published: 2015-01-27 - Publisher: McFarland

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