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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."...

Posted on: December 29, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
With: 6 Comments

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...

Posted on: December 17, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
With: 7 Comments

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...

Posted on: November 12, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
With: 12 Comments

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...

Posted on: October 12, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
With: 13 Comments

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...

Posted on: August 18, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
With: 4 Comments

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...

Posted on: August 10, 2023
By: Gary Livacari
With: 11 Comments

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...

Posted on: November 11, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 1 Comment

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...

Posted on: January 8, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 19 Comments

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...

Posted on: January 2, 2022
By: Gary Livacari
With: 8 Comments

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...

Posted on: May 29, 2021
By: Gary Livacari
With: 2 Comments

A Genuine American War Hero: All-Star Pitcher Lou Brissie

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Posted on: November 10, 2020
By: Gary Livacari
With: 4 Comments

Overseas Invasion Service Expedition (OISE) All-Stars, 1945 – Maybe baseball’s best story from World War II

While World War II was racially segregated among the fighting troops, one U.S. Army baseball team was not as…

Posted on: October 30, 2018
By: Ron Bolton
With: 2 Comments

Follow Up To My Paul Gillespie and “15-Minutes of Baseball Fame” Post!

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Posted on: January 9, 2018
By: Gary Livacari
With: 8 Comments

When You Survive a Torpedo Attack, I Guess Everything Else Is Easy!

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Posted on: October 6, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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A Genuine American Hero: Baseball’s Lou Brissie!

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Posted on: July 4, 2017
By: Gary Livacari
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Our Salute to Baseball and the Military, Veteran’s Day, 2016!

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Posted on: November 11, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
With: 0 Comments

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

A B-17 Flying Fortress bomber not only makes a surprise visit during the first game of the 1943 World…

Posted on: November 11, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
With: 4 Comments

Memorial Day Feature: Baseball in World War I

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Posted on: May 30, 2016
By: Gary Livacari
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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 sticks out for him, he…

Posted on: May 30, 2016
By: Ron Bolton
With: 0 Comments