About
Decorated Army officer during WWII who later joined the Yankees to win six World Series titles.
Before Fame
He spent four years in the Army, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge and earning the Bronze Star, Silver Star and Purple Heart.
Trivia
He played baseball in the army leagues along with the younger brother of the great Stan Musial.
Family Life
He had a son with his wife Bette, and later had four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Associated With
He was a player-coach for the Yankees during the Mickey Mantle era.
