Bob Feller, ace of the Cleveland Indians, became one of the first pro-athletes to enlist for active duty during World War 2.Feller left the Indians to begin training with the Navy on this date (he actually enlisted on December 8th, a day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor).
Feller served as Gun Captain aboard the USS Alabama, and missed four seasons during his service in World War II, being decorated with five campaign ribbons and eight battle stars.
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