Baseball's Dead of World War II

A Roster of Professional Players Who Died in Service

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2009-12-14
Mått178 x 254 x 14 mm
Vikt476 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786444540

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Introduction The Players U.S. ARMY U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE U.S. NAVY U.S. MARINE CORPS CANADIAN ARMY Appendix 1. Roster with Details of the Players Who Died Appendix 2. A Chronology of the Players Who Died Appendix 3. Players Buried Overseas, by Location Notes Bibliography Index

“an impressive and highly useful work of scholarship about a most noble subject”—Spitball; “well-researched...an educational read for baseball fans and historians alike”—Yankees Magazine; “clear writing, interesting baseball history...one of the most compelling, memorable and enjoyable World War II histories...rich historical detail...a pleasurable read”—America in WWII; “worth the read and time”—TAR.