1951 Bowman #165, Ted Williams.
Ted Williams is an American Hero. Arguably the greatest hitter of all-time in MLB and a legend in wartime.
Ted Williams interrupted his Hall of Fame baseball career twice to serve as a U.S. Marine Corps pilot in World War II and the Korean War, where he flew dangerous combat missions and trained fellow aviators with skill and courage.

1952 Topps #392, Hoyt Wilhem RC.
Hoyt Wilhelm was a hardworking and resilient man whose toughness on the baseball field was forged in part by his service as a U.S. Army soldier in World War II. He fought bravely in the Battle of the Bulge, where he was wounded in combat, an experience that shaped his grit and perseverance throughout his Hall of Fame pitching career.

1952 Topps #312, Jackie Robinson ⭐ MLB Pioneer
Jackie Robinson should be celebrated every day.
Jackie Robinson is an American hero because he courageously broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, paving the way for racial equality in sports and beyond.

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1949-56 Exhibit Supply Co., Danny Nardico.

In 1942, at age 17, Danny Nardico persuaded his mother to let him join the United States Marine Corps because he wanted to fight for his country. The Marines sent him to California for basic and advanced training. Soon after, he was sent to the South Pacific with the First Marine Division.

At age 18, he fought in the Battle of Okinawa and suffered shrapnel wounds in his legs and back while leading a rifle squad.

He was awarded two Purple Hearts and a Silver Star for his bravery in the Battle of Okinawa and later for serving in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War.

Nardico turned professional boxer in 1949 and was later quoted as saying, “After World War II, everything in life is a cakewalk.” He established himself as a top world-rated light-heavyweight contender, and from June 1951 to February 1955, he was rated as high as number three in the world by Ring magazine.
He is the only fighter to drop Jake LaMotta "The Raging Bull".

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2005 Playoff Absolute Tools of the Trade Jersey Relic, Jim Thorpe.
This baseball card featuring Jim Thorpe serves as a tangible reminder of his achievements as a multi-sport star and his contributions to American athletic history, particularly in baseball. While Thorpe's Olympic triumphs brought him international fame, he also played six seasons of Major League Baseball.
American Hero & MLB Trailblazer -- a member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Jim Thorpe is considered one of the greatest and most versatile athletes in American history. His importance stems from his exceptional athletic achievements and the challenges he faced due to his Native American heritage.

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