May 17, 1941, Play is halted in the seventh inning of the Braves-Giants game at the Polo Grounds so the crowd of 17,009 and players can listen to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s radio address over the stadium’s P.A. system. After FDR announces the Proclamation of an Unlimited National Emergency, the tied 1-1 contest is resumed…
On May 7, 1941, Hank Greenberg plays his final game with the Detroit Tigers before entering the Army for service in World War II. The future Hall of Famer hits two home runs and drives in three, helping the Detroit Tigers to a 7-4 win over the New York Yankees. Greenberg had won the American…
On January 1, 1941 – In an effort to support the U.S. mobilization effort, Babe Ruth spends $50,000 for defense bonds. The Yankee legend’s purchase is the maximum amount allowed by law for one person.
Giuseppe DiMaggio, a retired fisherman, and his celebrated baseball star son, Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees, examine the day’s catch on the stern of the crab fishing boat operated by Joe’s brother Mike in San Francisco, Oct 28 1937 Later after the US and Italy are at war , Giuseppe DiMaggio would be…
1919 – Christy Mathewson, back from the World War I, rejoins the New York Giants as pitching coach and heir apparent to John McGraw.
test On October 5, 1918, former major leaguer Eddie Grant is killed while serving in World War I. Grant, a captain attached to the 307th Infantry, becomes the first major leaguer to be killed during World War l. The former Giants third baseman is hit by a shell while leading a unit to rescue the…
On June 27, 1917, Boston Braves catcher Hank Gowdy becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in the military during World War I. Gowdy will also serve in World War II, making him the only major leaguer to serve in both wars.
On June 2, 1917, Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves becomes the first major leaguer to enlist in World War I. Gowdy will also serve in World War II.
1917 – Hank Gowdy of the Boston Braves became the first major leaguer to enlist in World War I. Gowdy will also serve in World War II.
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