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.

On September 5, 1950 — 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.

[jetpack_subscription_form title=”Subscribe to This Day In Baseball” subscribe_text=”Get our latest Posts in your in box” subscribe_button=”GO” show_subscribers_total=”0″]

Support This Day In Baseball on Patreon

Sources:
Baseball Reference September 5
National Pastime
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
Replay The Game