About
MLB Third Baseman for the Washington Senators and a WWII Hero.
Before fame
He halted his baseball career to be a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, where he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Trivia
He played in the 1938 and 1947 All-Star games.
Family life
He was married to Frances Oates Lewis.
Associated with
Like Ted Williams , he postponed his professional baseball career to serve America during WWII.