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166: Baseball & The Korean War - MLB
Baseball’s golden age collided with one of the most turbulent periods in American history when war broke out on the Korean Peninsula in 1950. In this episode of Sports’ Forgotten Heroes, author Steven P. Gietschier joins the show as we discuss his book, "Warm Summers and Cold Winters," and explore the profound impact the Korean War had on Major League Baseball, its players, and the U.S.
Together, we examine how the conflict interrupted careers, sent players from ballparks to battlefields, and forced baseball to navigate the realities of a country once again at war. The discussion highlights…
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