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By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael J. Lieberknecht, Fleet Week New York Public Affairs
NEW YORK - The Bob Feller Act of Valor Award Foundation held “A Walk of Heroes” at Clinton Cove Park in New York City during Fleet Week, May 21.
The event displayed the story of 37 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame members who served during World War II. In particular, Bob Feller, a well-established baseball player during the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, left his career to enlist in the Navy two days after the attack.
“These 37 Hall of Famers really understood what it means to be a patriotic American,” said Peter Fertig, president of the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation.
Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda also made a public appearance in support of the event.
“Feller had a tremendous fastball, an outstanding curve ball to go along with it, and a lot of heart,” said Lasorda, former manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Sailors and Marines looked on as war-era re-enactors played catch with antique baseball gloves and listened to singers revive famous songs from the time period.
Locals and tourists alike walked the path of banners that had information about each of the 37 “heroes,” including Yogi Berra and Ted Williams.
Anne Feller, widow of Bob Feller, was also present at the event, remembering her husband.
“He would be so proud of this and so happy to see everyone here,” she said. “It’s a wonderful time to remember him.”
Each November, the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award, through the unique connection of baseball and the Navy, honors a current Major League Baseball Player, a Navy chief petty officer and a baseball Hall of Fame member who embody the same principled and high achievement of Bob Feller.
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| Date Taken: | 05.21.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 05.21.2015 17:41 |
| Story ID: | 164154 |
| Location: | NEW YORK, NY, US |
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