Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Bob Lemon
Bob Lemon is honored for his time in the United States Navy as a Seaman during World War II and the values he lived by. In 1938, Lemon...
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- Sep 17
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Larry MacPhail Sr.
The Foundation honors Leland “Larry” MacPhail, Sr. for his service in both World War I and World War II, as well as the impact he left...
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norabelodeau
- Sep 10
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Early Wynn
Early Wynn is honored by the Foundation this week for his commitment to the United States Army and his talented baseball career. His...
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norabelodeau
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Monte Irvin
The Foundation recognizes Montford M. “Monte” Irvin this week for his honorable service in the United States Army during World War II....
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norabelodeau
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Bobby Doerr
Bobby Doerr is recognized by the Foundation for his dedication to his country and the sacrifices that he made during World War II. He...
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norabelodeau
- Aug 21
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Pee Wee Reese
Harold H “Pee Wee” Reese is highlighted this week for his service in the United States Navy during World War II and his long-lasting...
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norabelodeau
- Aug 14
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Lee MacPhail Jr.
The Foundation recognizes Lee MacPhail Jr. as this week’s honoree. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, sacrificing...
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norabelodeau
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Phil Rizzuto
Phil “The Scooter” Rizzuto is honored this week for his service in the United States Navy and his successful career in baseball. He...
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norabelodeau
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Al Barlick
The Foundation recognizes Al Barlick for his service in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. He is celebrated this week on...
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norabelodeau
- Jul 24
- 3 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Gil Hodges
Gilbert “Gil” Ray Hodges is honored this week for his 1-year anniversary of finally being inducted into the National Baseball Hall of...
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norabelodeau
- Jul 17
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Leon Day
The Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation recognizes Leon Day for his sacrifices during World War II to serve his country. At the age of 26,...
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norabelodeau
- Jul 10
- 3 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Enos Slaughter
Enos B “Country” Slaughter is honored by the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation for his service during World War II. He served with...
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norabelodeau
- Jul 3
- 3 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Joe DiMaggio
It is only fitting that on this Independence Day, we honor Joe DiMaggio, also known as “Joltin Joe”, for his service. He chose to...
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norabelodeau
- Jun 26
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: William Louis Veeck Jr.
William Louis Veeck Jr., famously known to many as “Sport Shirt Bill” or “Wild Bill”, is honored by the Foundation for his ability to...
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norabelodeau
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Johnny Mize
Johnny Mize, who was known to many as “Big Jawn” and “The Big Cat”, served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He fought through adversity in...
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norabelodeau
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Joe Gordon
This June 14th we will be celebrating the Army’s 248th birthday. The Continental Army was formed on this day in 1775 by a resolution...
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norabelodeau
- Jun 5
- 4 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Yogi Berra
As we recognize the 79th anniversary of the largest amphibious invasion in military history known as D-Day this June 6th, the Bob Feller...
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norabelodeau
- May 29
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Hank Greenberg
Henry “Hank” Greenberg had a talented baseball career, but also served our country proudly in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. The...
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norabelodeau
- May 22
- 2 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Billy Herman
William “Billy” Herman was not only a talented second baseman but also served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. The Bob Feller Act of Valor Award...
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norabelodeau
- May 15
- 3 min
Hall of Fame Military Spotlight Series: Jerry Coleman
Gerald Coleman, known to all as Jerry, was not only a strong hitting infielder for the New York Yankees, but also a United States Marine...
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