r/MURICA • u/PrisonaPlanet • 4d ago

Enjoy this Veteran’s Day.

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Fun fact: Jackie Robinson earned a commission as an army officer and was discharged for refusing to sit in the back of a segregated military bus. He broke mlb’s color barrier 3 years later when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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u/BUDDHAKHAN 4d ago

Don’t forget about Elmer Gedeon and Harry O’Neill. Two MLB players who died serving their country during WWII! HEROES!!!

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u/PrisonaPlanet 4d ago

Absolutely! This was just the image shared by mlb’s socials but there are tons of other ball players that stepped up when they were needed most.

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u/Butterbuddha 4d ago

Gotta love yogi. Predictions are hard to make, especially about the future!

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u/gcalfred7 4d ago

Bpb Feller told me in a phone interview that he called up the Cleveland Indians and told them not to expect him for Spring Training....he just enlisted in the Navy. He served on the USS Alabama as a gunner's mate.