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Originally Posted by Lucas00
Here is one from my snapshot collection. Augie "Gus" Donatelli. Gus is the umpire on Sports Illustrated #1 and has a 55 bowman card. He's seen here at Bill Mcgowans umpire school, assumingly as a proctor. But maybe as a student himself. I'm not sure.
Fun fact, he spent 15 months as a prisoner of war in Germany.  |
My cousin married Augie Donatelli's son. Sadly, I never got to meet Augie but I heard stories. He was a tough as nails guy who likely was hardened by his time as a POW in the war.
I imagine the family has never seen this photo. I am going to pass this along. Thanks for posting.