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Harry O'Neill and Baseball in World War II

Eisenhower National Historic Site

Description

Join Park Ranger Dan Vermilya to explore our National Pastime during WWII. From ballfields on the home front to the front lines in Europe and the Pacific, baseball was a big part of the wartime experience for millions of Americans. This program also features the story of Harry O'Neill, one of two major leaguers to give their lives during WWII. Join us at Kirchhoff Field, on the campus of Gettysburg College, for the story of baseball during the Second World War.

Duration

11 minutes, 27 seconds

Date Created

08/17/2023

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