Full Description
This volume presents carefully selected, and annotated, articles about major-leaguers serving at home and overseas in the U.S. armed forces during World War I. Some continued to play ball in the military. Others fought the Germans in the trenches, in the air and at sea. Several lost their lives in combat or to disease. A few became heroes. From future Hall of Famers to journeymen and unknowns, each did his duty.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Taking the Field
2. Starting Battery
3. Fast Nines
4. Soldiers
5. Sailors
6. Marines
7. Aviators
8. Gas and Flame
9. Officers and Gentlemen
10. The King's Game
Biographical Notes on Selected Major Leaguers
Sources
Index