Humana is proud to
celebrate this remarkable era of Baseball
history with the WWII Veterans who played the
game and those on the home front who were
sustained by it. Its a way for us to say thank
you to that generation for the sacrifices they
made for us and future generations.
George Renaudin,
South Region President for Humana's Senior
Products
During the 1930's, America was in a devastating
depression. Most people are lucky to have a home with
hot food each night and toys for children are in short
supply. Yet each neighborhood has a field or vacant lot
where children and adults can play ball. Baseball
becomes a welcome escape and pro ball is unquestionably
the national pastime.
When the attack on Pearl Harbor brought America abruptly
into the war, our national pastime took on a new role.
Even President Roosevelt recognized the importance of
the game in maintaining morale at home, sending the
Baseball Commissioner the famous “Green Light Letter” to
keep the game going. Baseball continued to be played at
home and crowds packed the stadiums as never before. The
All-American Girls League was born. Abroad, service
personnel played in military camps and even POW camps.
Duty, Honor, Country: When Baseball Went to War takes
you back to this unique moment in American history.
Don’t miss it!
