Baseball's dead of World WWar II
Subtitle: a roster of professional players who died in service
By: Gary Bedingfield.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786444540
Subjects: Baseball -- United States -- History -- 20th century; Baseball players -- United States -- 20th century -- Statistics; World War, 1939-1945 -- United States -- Influence
Genres: Statistics
Description: "Stars Ted Williams, Hank Greenberg, and Bob Feller served in the military during World War II. But two major leaguers died in action: Harry O'Neill and Elmore Gedeon. Another 125 minor league players also lost their lives during the war. Extensive research and interviews bring their personal lives, baseball careers, and wartime service to light"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.