Part 7/10:
The Role of Baseball at Home and Abroad
During the war, Major League Baseball performed critical functions beyond simply providing entertainment. Fundraising efforts surged, leading to organized games to raise money for war charities and morale-boosting events for servicemen. This included unique All-Star matches, charity games that brought together MLB players with those in active military service, and even individual contributions from players who donated portions of their salaries to the war effort.