Today we welcome back Ron Christensen with a special Veteran’s Day tribute to Eddie Grant: the first ball player to enlist during WWI and who was later killed in action. As Ron mentions, Captain Eddie Grant deserves to be properly recognized for his service to his country, and so we’re glad to shine our baseball spotlight on this authentic American hero…
Memorial Day Tribute to Baseball and the Military: 1917 White Sox In Military Formation!
On this Memorial Day, as we honor those who answered the call to serve their country, we remember that baseball has a great connection to the military…
The Cubs’ Bill Moisan: The Inspiring Story of a Genuine Baseball War Hero
Bill Moisan was a genuine World War II hero. As long-time major league scout George Biron told me, “It’s an amazing story of determination and perseverance and I felt it should be told to preserve the memory of a forgotten hero.”…
Making the Case: Cecil Travis For the Hall of Fame
Two months ago, Michael Keedy submitted an essay highlighting the career of the Washington Senators’ outstanding shortstop, Cecil Travis. As he did his research for this essay, he became impressed with the accomplishments of a player he had barely heard of. The more he read about Cecil Travis, the more convinced he became that a strong case can be made that this overlooked star belongs in the Hall of Fame…
A Genuine American War Hero: All-Star Pitcher Lou Brissie
With this being Veteran’s Weekend, I’d like to repost an essay I wrote seven years ago about a ball player who was severely wounded in WWII. In spite of these debilitating injuries which left him in constant pain for the rest of his life, he overcame incredible odds to fulfill his dream of being a major league pitcher. Lou Brissie may not be a household name, but I hope you’ll take a minute or two to read his remarkable story…
My Review of: This Never Happened, The Mystery Behind the Death of Christy Mathewson
The historical setting is 1918 during the Great War. Baseball was under intense pressure to show its support for the war effort…
MAJOR LEAGUE VETERANS – KOREAN WAR CHAPTER
Today Vince Janoski turns his “what if” spotlight on major league baseball and the Korean War. He highlights a few baseball stars, among the many who served their country during this conflict…
World War II and Major League Baseball
We welcome back Vince Jankoski will another of his specialties: “What ifs?” Today he tackles “what if” WW II hadn’t rudely intruded on the careers of many of baseball’s biggest stars…
Annual Veteran’s Day Tribute to Baseball and the Military: 1917 White Sox In Military Formation!
Here’s a repost of one of my favorite “baseball and military” photos. It’s part of my annual Veteran’s Day tribute to baseball and the military…
Marine Captain Ted Williams Recalled to Active Duty, January 9, 1952
“If there was ever a man born to be a hitter it was me…A man has to have goals – for a day, for a lifetime – and that was mine, to have people say, ‘There goes Ted Williams, the greatest hitter who ever lived’ ” –Ted Williams…
When You Survive a Torpedo Attack, I Guess Everything Else Is Easy!
“I was just another gob, luckier than most” –Gene Bearden, modestly speaking of his war-time experiences…
Baseball and the Military on Memorial Day Weekend
On this Memorial Day Weekend, 2021, here’s a little information about baseball and World War I…
A Genuine American War Hero: All-Star Pitcher Lou Brissie
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Follow Up To My Paul Gillespie and “15-Minutes of Baseball Fame” Post!
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When You Survive a Torpedo Attack, I Guess Everything Else Is Easy!
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A Genuine American Hero: Baseball’s Lou Brissie!
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Our Salute to Baseball and the Military, Veteran’s Day, 2016!
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Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 5, 1943 – B-17 Flying Fortress bombers makes a surprise visit during the first game of the 1943 World Series
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Memorial Day Feature: Baseball in World War I
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Memorial Day Tribute to World War I Hero Eddie Grant
Eddie Grant (1905, 1907-1915) – When you look at Eddie Grant’s numbers nothing really […]
