War and Baseball

[jpop43]

Rounding out this portion of our collection is printed materials and photographic images of military ball teams dating back to the 19th century.

Attached are some Draper and Maynard sporting goods items that clearly support the WWI war effort, and image of a circa 1918 Reach “Liberty League” ball and glove, and two photos of ball teams from the 19th century…a USMC club and the 1893 US Military Academy team.

Additionally, here is one shot of some of our WWII related equipment and a recent war crossover collectible, a baseball signed by a unit from the 82nd Airborne Division that participated in the invasion of Iraq in 2003.

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[ksfarmboy]

Great stuff everyone. Can't pin down a specific year on this bat but it was definitely around the WW1 time frame. This is one of my favorite bats. Weighing a whopping 55oz and the only one like it I've seen.

[Jantz]

I picked up this photo at the 2010 National. A T206 player & military related, had to have it.

Shag Shaughnessy (on horse) with the Canadian Artillery


Jantz

[sylbry]

Here is a Mel Ott and others signed Belgium note. The players/writer were on a USO tour during WW2, more specifically during the Battle of the Bulge. Purchased it from the son of the guy who originally obtained the signatures.

[smotan_02]

As a military guy, I love this thread

[IronHorse2130]

As a collector of vintage military items and baseball memorabilia I am enjoying this thread. Those WWI items are fantastic!

Here are a few items -

[FourStrikes]

August 21, 1943 benefit game to fund the purchase of sports equipment for US servicemen
living / fighting at offshore bases in the Pacific.

U.S. Service All-Stars (inc. Joe DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Ted Lyons, Red Ruffing and others)
vs team of players combined from the PCL Los Angeles Angels and Hollywood Stars rosters.

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[Kzoo]

Guys...........Here's a nice 5x7 I've had for years depicting the 'winning ball team. Cannes vs. Nice. July 16, 1919' as noted on the back in pencil.

Matt