Lou Brissie
Thanks for including Mr. Brissie in the list. I knew nothing of his service to our country, and am especiallly grateful to Elizabeth Merrill for her article.
I'm sure there are other Brissie cards, but the only one I can find in any of my sets is the '52 Bowman. Here's the back:
"Traded to Indians after beginning 1951 season with A's. Did great work for tribe as relief man. In 54 games for Cleveland with 7 decisions (4 wins, 3 losses). Pitched a stretch of 31 innings, yielding but 1 run. Didn't allow even 1 home run after the first week in June."
No mention of having served his country, of pitching on guts and a shattered leg, nothing but stats. But that's how most '52s are, no mention of anything but how the guy played ball. I guess it was a different country. Higher expectations.
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