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Baseball's Dead of World War II

A Roster of Professional Players Who Died in Service

Gary Bedingfield author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:14th Dec '09

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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.

“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.

ISBN: 9780786444540

Dimensions: 254mm x 178mm x 14mm

Weight: 476g

272 pages