Claim: Al Glossop (July 12, 1914 – July 2, 1991) football career extended from 1952 through 1960, less two seasons of World War II service in the United States Navy and he was the 1954 Phillies' starting second baseman.
Evidence: His baseball career extended from 1932 through 1950, less two seasons of World War II service in the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre in 1944 and 1945.