Eddie Kazak was a WWII Veteran, who served in the U.S. Army, and American Hero.
He was part of the U.S. Army's D-Day invasion parachuting into France.
He was severely wounded by a German bayonete and then blown up, laying under ruble for many hours until finally discovered alive.
Doctor's told him he would never play baseball again, but Eddie persevered and played in the 1949 All-Star Game as a 28-year-old rookie.