Ted-Williams Marines january 9 1952
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Season starts 2 weeks late because of World War II

On April 20 , 1943 –  The season starts, two weeks later than customary. Stalwarts such as Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Enos Slaughter and Johnny Mize are gone to military service, among some 60 players who could have been classified as regulars in the 1942 season.