Baseball in Hawaii During World War II (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798720521356)

While the Hawaiian Islands, a pre-war paradise that became a scene of death and destruction in December 1941, was being transformed into a vital staging post in the Pacific war, baseball played an essential role as a morale booster for thousands of servicemen and civilians. With at least a dozen future hall of famers on the rosters of Army, Navy and Marine Corps teams - including Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams and Stan Musial - for a few short years, the best baseball in the world was played in Hawaii. Brought to you by the author of two previous books on World War II baseball and a recognized expert on the subject for over 25 years, this is the first complete account of baseball in Hawaii between 1941 and 1945. Featuring never-before seen photographs and numerous personal accounts, baseball in wartime Hawaii is brought to life - every victory and every tragedy.

Author: Gary Bedingfield
ISBN-10: 8720521359
ISBN-13: 9798720521356
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2021
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.01w x 0.72d