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Elmer Gedeon

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United States Army Air Force Captain, Major League Baseball player, one of two MLB players killed in World War II (1917-1944)

United StatesAthletesLived 1917 to 1944 · aged 27
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Elmer John Gedeon was an American professional baseball player, appearing in several games for the Washington Senators in 1939. Gedeon and Harry O'Neill were the only two Major League Baseball players killed during World War II.

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Gedeon from 1939 MichiganensianGedeon from 1939 MichiganensianB-26 Marauder of the 394th Bomb Group at RAF Boreham.B-26 Marauder of the 394th Bomb Group at RAF Boreham.Elmer Gedeon gravestone, U.S. Army Air Forces Captain, one of only two MLB players killed during WWII, in Section 34 of Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia on March 26, 2025Elmer Gedeon gravestone, U.S. Army Air Forces Captain, one of only two MLB players killed during WWII, in Section 34 of Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia on March 26, 2025

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Michigan Wolverines football
Michigan Wolverines baseball

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Chris GetzAlso played for Michigan Wolverines baseballSteve HutchinsonAlso played for Michigan Wolverines footballDenard RobinsonAlso played for Michigan Wolverines footballClayton RichardAlso played for Michigan Wolverines baseballJake CronenworthAlso played for Michigan Wolverines baseballMason GrahamAlso played for Michigan Wolverines football

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Elmer John Gedeon was an American professional baseball player, appearing in several games for the Washington Senators in 1939. Gedeon and Harry O'Neill were the only two Major League Baseball players killed during World War II. Gedeon flew several missions in the European Theater of Operations as an officer of the United States Army Air Forces before being shot down over France.

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United States
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Athletes
Type
Athlete
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deceased
Dates
Lived 1917 to 1944 · aged 27
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