Hey gang, Thanks for all the great images. Did you know there is also a Boston Nationals thread in here as well *crickets*?
These are from Dr Leander Powers collection. From his bio, he was some kinda guy!
After graduating from medical school and serving his residencies, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and participated in the Invasion of Sicily with the 45th Infantry Division as a captain in the medical corps. He received several medals, including the Bronze Star and was mentioned by name in war correspondent Ernie Pyle's book, "Brave Men." As Pyle wrote, "These men lived a rough-and-tumble life. They slept on the ground, worked ghastly hours, were sometimes under fire, and handled a flow of wounded that would sicken and dishearten a person less immune to it.
1942 orig negs, Chicago Bears v the U.S. Army All-Stars for the war effort;
