Bill Nowlin
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English
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More than any other sport, professional football contributed fighting men to the battles of World War II, and the 22 or soplayers or former players that lost their lives are among the riveting stories told in this tribute to football's war heroes that spans many decades and military conflicts. The National Football League counts three Congressional Medal of Honor recipients among its honors, along with numerous Silver Stars, Distinguished Flying Crosses,...
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English
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Combined with never-before-published photographs and other special features, this accounttells the compelling and unforgettable story of ballplayers such as Ted Williams, Dom DiMaggio, Jerry Coleman, Bob Feller, Lou Brissie, and Johnny Pesky who answered their nation's call to serve their country.