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Originally Posted by golander40
I found a rather interesting one--Adelano Rivera,was a Filipino player in the late 30's--signed by Giants,but returned to fight in WW2--killed. Cannot find any photo,for my 1941 (Spritze league)
As always thanks much for any help
Gil The Ancient One
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Here is Rivera with the 1939 Tokyo Giants. It should be noted that Rivera signed (and played) with the Tokyo (Yomiuri) Giants, not the NY Giants.