The soldiers that didn't come back were the heroes. It's a roll of the dice. If a bullet has your name on it, you're a hero. If you hear a bullet go by, you're a survivor.

Feller recorded his second career no-hitter on April 30 1946 against the New York Yankees. The test was conducted in Chicago's Lincoln Park and required Feller to hit a target 12 inches in diameter 6 feet 6 inches (1.

" Hall of Famer Stan Musial believed he was "probably the greatest pitcher of our era. During his career he threw no-hitters in 1940 1946 and 1951.