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MLB and World War II vet Eddie Carnett recalls his Naval time 65 years ago
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World War II veteran and retired major league baseball player Eddie Carnett holds the unique distinction of being one of only a handful of players to make their debut as a pitcher and later return to play full time as a position player. Others on this short list include Smokey Joe Wood, Lefty O'Doul and someone named Babe Ruth. While Carnett did not put up Ruthian-like numbers, he was an excellent mentor, teaching Warren Spahn his pick-off move and tutoring Bob Feller on how to throw a slider.
Carnett is one of the few living members of the legendary Great Lakes Naval baseball team. On this Memorial Day in 2010, he recalled his entrance into the Navy 65 years ago.
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-33368-NY-Baseball-History-Examiner~y2010m5d31-Eddie-Carnett-65-years-later-memories-of-a-baseball-player-in-World-War-II-are-crystal-clear
Carnett is one of the few living members of the legendary Great Lakes Naval baseball team. On this Memorial Day in 2010, he recalled his entrance into the Navy 65 years ago.
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-33368-NY-Baseball-History-Examiner~y2010m5d31-Eddie-Carnett-65-years-later-memories-of-a-baseball-player-in-World-War-II-are-crystal-clear
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