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As the war drew to a close in August 1945, American players returned to the sport amid expectations and uncertainties. The league was left to grapple with how to reintegrate returning veterans like Mahi and others, who had sacrificed their prime playing years. The transitions were often jarring; many older players who had served returned to find younger, less experienced talent taking their place, as well as a league that had morphed differently with a higher influx of talent post-war.
In 1946, the landscape of baseball changed once again, as both young talents and veterans returned to the league, creating a ripple effect felt through its dynamics, while off-the-field operations respected the sacrifices made during wartime.