The Nationals honor baseball players turned citizen soldiers in Arlington tribute
A tradition is underway at Arlington National Cemetery. Baseballs have been placed on gravesites of former players who served in the military. One of these individuals was a first baseman from the Detroit Tigers.
His career was interrupted by a draft into the US Army during a time of war. Further details about this tribute are available. It involves a local baseball team and is now in its third year.
The ceremony honors those who played baseball and also served their country, including a notable Union general.
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