Baseball's Dead of World War II
A Roster of Professional Players Who Died in Service
Published on 14. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-7864-4454-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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.More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
34 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
521 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-4454-0 (9780786444540)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Gary Bedingfield is the founder of the Baseball in Wartime website and is a freelance training consultant in Glasgow.
Content
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
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
Acknowledgments
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