Ted Williams returns to the Boston Red Sox after his military stint in the Korean War
Ted Williams returns to the Boston Red Sox after his military stint in the Korean War
Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams crash-lands his fighter plane
Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams crash-lands his fighter plane
Ted Williams crash lands in his first Korean War combat mission
On February 16, 1953 Ted Williams crash lands in his first Korean War combat mission. A sprained ankle is the only injury for the future Hall of Famer. He returns to the air a day later and flies 39 missions in all. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@
Ted Williams Day- Ted Williams plays his final game before leaving for military duty in Korea
On April 30, 1952, Ted Williams plays his final game before leaving for military duty in Korea. In his last at-bat on “Ted Williams Day” at Fenway Park, the “Splendid Splinter” blasts a game-winning, two-run home run against Dizzy Trout of the Detroit Tigers. The home run gives the Red Sox a 5-3 win…
Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe is sworn into the Army.
1952 – Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe is sworn into the Army. The 26-year old New Jersey native, who posted a 56-28 record his first three years with the team, will miss two seasons.
Don Newcombe sworn into the Army
On February 18, 1952 – Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Don Newcombe is sworn into the Army. The 26-year old New Jersey native, who posted a 56-28 record his first three years with the team, will miss two seasons. When he returns in 1954 he will go 9-8 and then in 1955 & 1956 he will dominate…
Phils lefty Curt Simmons is the first player inducted into the Army as a result of the Korean conflict. He will get one more start before reporting and will miss the World Series.
Phils lefty Curt Simmons is the first player inducted into the Army as a result of the Korean conflict. He will get one more start before reporting and will miss the World Series.
Stan Musial hitchhikes home after being discharged from the Navy
BAINBRIDGE, Md., March 1 (AP) – Stan Musial, 1943 batting king and most valuable player in the National League, was discharged from the Navy today and immediately left the separation center for his Donora (Pa.) home via the hitch-hike route. Musial said he was so anxious to get home and spend about a week there…
Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams receives his discharge from the U.S. Marine Air Corps
On January 12, 1946, Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams receives his discharge from the U.S. Marine Air Corps after a three-year stint serving in World War II. In spite of the long absence from competitive baseball, Williams will return to the major leagues by hitting .342, with 38 home runs and 123 RBIs in…
Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians makes his first appearance since his return from military duty
Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians makes his first appearance since his return from military duty
