Top-10 Sports Heroes: the athletes who served in combat!

[@JosephSprowls]

Never feel the need to apologize for getting choked up when describing a heroic actions. It is a testament to the men who sacrificed so much for their country. Thanks for what you do Nick.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you. Al Blozis and Jack Lummus really hit me hard. Amazing men, all of them.

[@sapelesteve]

As a veteran, I just wanted to thank you Nick for highlighting & honoring all of these incredible athletes and their service to our country!

[@ThisDate]

Thank you😢♥️🙏🏼🫡🫡

[@scottjoseph9578]

Two NFL players earned the MOH. See if they are here.

[@scottjoseph9578]

You forgot the MOH NFL player, a lineman, who survived. But Pat Tillman was a very great man.

[@JohnPatterson-kz8jr]

Bum Phillips,the legendary Houston Oilers coach was a Marine in WW2.

[@TimSpangler-rd6vs]

@@ThisDate absolutely fantastic job

[@jackkennedy9475]

Great video! Pat Tillman, what a man. He marched to a different beat, choosing to be loyal rather than make more money, deciding love of country was greater than love of a sport, safety, or money. A rare breed of man.

[@ThisDate]

Amen. Amen🇺🇸🙏🏼♥️

[@milt6208]

Everytime I go over the Mike O'Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge at Hoover Dam I can't help but thinking of him and his sacrifice. And how mad I still am on how the Army tried to cover it up.

[@charlescummings1129]

In listening to Nick's fine videos, one of the most impressive aspects of his work was how many Americsns dropped everything to enlist after learning about Pearl Harbor. We need to have that same manner of dedication to our country and have the same vigilance to the unselfish principles of our country. We must stand up to all enemies foreign and domestic.

[@garystanley6903]

Bleir was a great guy. Served with him in 1969 Vietnam… 196th light infantry brigade

[@ThisDate]

No way! Wow! ♥️♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡🫡

[@ncstatetrooperret3671]

Man! My heart swells up with pride and my eyes are like I've been cutting onions. I vaguely remember Rocky during his playing days and remember Tom. I was just a kid and a big nfl fan back then. I hated the Steelers, Cowboys and yes the Giants during those days because of being a Redskins (Joe Gibbs) fan. Seeing the human side, and love for Country of all these players makes a person proud.

[@ThisDate]

Beautifully said♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Thegretta92]

So true. 👊🏼

[@thorgt8197]

I’m literally crying from proud tears of joy and remembrance… these men were my childhood hero’s… May you all rest in everlasting peace. 🇺🇸

[@ThisDate]

Wow. Thank you♥️♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Caledoniarose]

Wow! Thank you for digging deep to uncover some of these lost or hidden stories of such stellar American athlete vombat Veterans. I never knew of some of these great men or the accounts of their selfless service to our Country. These guys all blow me away with their feats both on the playing field and battle field. Incredible discipline, dedication, courage, and badassness. Thank you, Brothers Ragone for keeping their memories alive. God bless them all. 🙏❤️🇺🇸💪

[@ThisDate]

Absolutely! ♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡🫡🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@zquark1]

As a Navy veteran and San Diego resident, I thank you for including Lt. Colonel Jerry Coleman, USMCR (ret.) Coleman was a great athlete and baseball announcer, and also a modest man who, like Ted Williams, considered his service in two wars as a Marine Corps pilot to be his greatest achievement. Coleman is interred at the National Cemetery just off the West departure end of MCAS Miramar in San Diego, where his flying leatherneck brothers streak overhead day and night, keeping watch and ensuring the sights and sounds of freedom remain in Americans' hearts. "You can hang a star on that one!"

[@ThisDate]

Love Jerry. A true American original. Thank you for your service!

[@TheBatugan77]

I was at the Murph when Jerry and Ted Williams got their full bird Colonel wings. I shed a few tears on that one.

[@Hugh-Glass]

The more I see of this KZbin channel the more I love it. You know who else are heroes? You and your brother. Thank you both for reminding Americans how much they have to be proud of

[@ThisDate]

Wow thank you♥️♥️♥️ We appreciate it 👍👍👊👊👊♥️

[@Jonathan-mi8qs]

Hi Nick - my middle son just graduated from has and is headed to college on an ROTC scholarship. Men like these highlighted in your video have had a profound influence on his desire to serve his country in the Army. He is also influenced by Father Emil Kaplan. A great American Chaplin who served in WII and Korea. Great account written by Mike Dowe a must read. Thanks for sharing the selflessness these men showed!

[@ThisDate]

Kudos to your son, a fine young man and patriot. May God always bless him🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@user-ht3hm9ng8s]

Much like my Father!! He enlisted in The United States Marine Corp. at 18 yrs 4 months. He never talked to us, his 3 sons, about his military experience, like many combat veterans. All we knew, He was in The Marine Corps. and He serviced in the Pacific. Upon His passing in July 2000, my Mother gave me His military records. He was at The Battle of Guam with The First Provisional Marine Brigade. Later He was with The 22nd of The Marine Corps 6th Division at The Battle of Okinawa. Which also included The Battle For Sugar Loaf Hill. The Marine Corps charged that Hill 10 times and were driven back. They finally took that Hill on the 11th Charge. Needless to say at Guam, Okinawa, and Sugar Loaf there was a tremendous lose of Life. After reading Marine Corps accounts of Guam, Okinawa, and Sugar Loaf, I grew to realize, if Not for the Marine Corps 6th Division and The Men My Father fought with, I would Not be here today. My brothers, our kids, and our grandkids, All would Not be here today. By The Grace if God, My Father survived. God Bless The Men of The 6th Division of The United States Marine Corp!!!!

[@ThisDate]

Wow God Bless your Dad. Semper Fi!

[@ivanlowjones]

Maurice Britt played for the Detroit Lions before WW2 and was awarded the Medal of Honor as an infantry officer in the 3rd Infantry Division.

[@ThisDate]

Wow didn't know that! Need to look him up! Thanks!

[@twm929]

As both a veteran and the father of two veteran sons I am so proud of you for bringing these sports/military heroes to are attention. As a sports fan and lover of history I did know about a number of these heroes, but not all of them. Thank you for this video and the others to come in the future.

[@ThisDate]

Wow. Thank you. And god bless you and your amazing family♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏼🇺🇸🫡

[@harryshriver6223]

Everyone of these athletes are heroes! Vaya con Dios y en paz descansen. Tom Landry will always be my personal hero, para siempre. ❤

[@ThisDate]

Beautifully said!

[@longshot7601]

Rest in peace, Pat Tilman (1976 - 2004).

[@dobermommartha]

Nick, your videos are poetry to these incredible humans. I adored Rocky Bleier and Pat Tillman. I’m also a huge baseball fan. Thank you so much for your hard work!

[@ThisDate]

Thank you, that means a lot to me and my brother♥️♥️👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@mazinman3]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Your research & humble, reverence of the great people you talk about comes through in the delivery of your monologue. Well done!

[@ThisDate]

Wow thank you. Really means a lot to me and my brother Tom.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@gio7422]

Integrity, Courage, Loyalty, and Commitment .....All this adds up to Love of Country. These men in your video are just a few of us who pledged allegiance to our country and their bothers in arms... let this new generation never forget nor chastise as I would dare them to serve their country in the spirit these men, and yes woman who answered the call rather than stand in any protest line

[@ThisDate]

Beautifully said!!!!!!!Our video remembering the 16 medal of honor recipients from DDay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vFmaSZq9OqrcUsi=HrlxC3YMsmR28Y3X

[@mariafrmdaBX]

As a US Navy veteran, I thank you so much for this list! Yogi Bara is one of my all time favorites! I’m from The Bronx and my kids love YooHoo, which you know was Yogi Berra’s name sake chocolate drink!! I appreciate everyone you put on this list!! I would love to see more videos like this!! Thanks for your commitment to sharing these all American Heroes!! BM3 Sales!!🇺🇸🇻🇮⚓️

[@ThisDate]

Thank you for your service!♥️🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@JosephSprowls]

From a fellow Navy Vet and Bronxite.

[@TwoHawksHunting]

Well done! Their stories off the field deserved to be told. 👏

[@ThisDate]

Thank you!!!

[@charlessupp2543]

Warren Spahn. Battlefield commission😊. 363 wins despite four years out of his prime.😊

[@ThisDate]

Yup, an amazing man!

[@jeffreywyrwitzke2506]

I'm glad Spahn was mentioned in this video! 👍

[@brucesandoval1785]

Your video of the first ten left me teary eyed and speechless. Honoring them and thanking you so much. Looking forward to the next ten.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ you'll enjoy our video remembering the 16 medal of honor recipients from DDay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vFmaSZq9OqrcUsi=HrlxC3YMsmR28Y3X

[@theodoreyoung7946]

Dad was decorated in Korea, and he always said that the real heros never came home. It is those words that humble me, and cause me to give great thanks to ALL who have and do serve for this country, with deepest thought, thank you!!

[@ThisDate]

God bless him!

[@windronner1]

Some of the very best produced and significant historical biographies on the internet. Thanks

[@ThisDate]

Wow! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@realhomeofthebraves]

This is an excellent video. Thank you for putting it together. My only other comment is that I believe Warren Spahn deserved more than an honorable mention. His career was interrupted after one season 0:00 and he didn’t win his first game until he was 25 years old. He then went on to win 366 games, the most by a lefty, including 13 seasons of 20 wins or more. If his career hadn’t been interrupted he likely would likely. have become the second winningest pitcher in baseball history. In addition, he won more games than any other pitcher in the last 100 years. During WW II he was awarded Purple Heart while serving in a combat engineering unit. He was the only ballplayer to receive a battlefield commission. He escaped death by stepping the Ludendorff Bridge a moment before it collapsed. He told me personally that his service helped his career because after his wartime experience there was never anything to be afraid of on a baseball diamond. Bob Feller was great but he was also bitter because he felt his wartime experience prevented him from winning 300 games.

[@ThisDate]

Good call on spahn, you're definitely right. Will elaborate in part 2. Our video remembering the 16 medal of honor recipients from DDay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vFmaSZq9OqrcUsi=HrlxC3YMsmR28Y3X

[@redroomfotog9253]

I commend you for the respect and honor you've shown these American heroes. We need more content such as yours. Thank you.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you! We just did a video on other heroes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3q5Yaefa7GMjdU

[@quintonpriest]

Awesome video! Best one yet.! Thanks for sharing this with us all!

[@ThisDate]

Thank you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@quintonpriest]

@@ThisDate Absolutely!🇺🇸

[@jackfrase812]

College football player and combat Marine in Vietnam; wonderful program. thank you

[@ThisDate]

Thank you! Our video remembering the 16 medal of honor recipients from DDay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vFmaSZq9OqrcUsi=HrlxC3YMsmR28Y3X

[@snydedon9636]

Hey nick, another fantastic video. So many names I’ve never heard before and they shouldn’t be forgotten, they should always be remembered. Pat Tillman was definitely cut from the same cloth as all the greats from the world wars era. You are now my mortal enemy, 😂, I’m 66 years old and a life long patriots fan. I use to spend a lot of time in New York working and I was in Lake George the night your giants ruined our perfect season. Thanks for all you do, your KZbin channel is very unique and special.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you! Really appreciate it! And sorry about Eli .... twice! 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️👊👊

[@johnburrow426]

As a veteran I say thank you, All Gave Some and Some Gave All. Well done.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you for your service!

[@johntomicki7761]

Ted Kroll golfer served WWII, Battle Bulge, Blier was a Marine, Roberto Clemente another Marine.

[@ThisDate]

We did a video on Roberto, an amazing man!

[@billyantis9843]

I am a Vet and no hero, but the men you have so skillfully highlighted were the real deal.

[@ThisDate]

You are, too♥️👊🇺🇸👍🙏🏼

[@davidnierzwick2775]

I'm here for the American heroes these men are, I'm a 😮subscriber after realizing I hadn't already

[@ThisDate]

Thank you! 👊 Check out our Hollywood Heroes part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH3VgaGDr7SGjs0

[@Thegretta92]

Nice job. So many great athletes that were heroes, I had no idea. Thank You

[@ThisDate]

Thank you! Our video remembering the 16 medal of honor recipients from DDay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vFmaSZq9OqrcUsi=HrlxC3YMsmR28Y3X

[@leebackus9875]

I cannot thank you enough for these informative videos that make me aware of so many valiant heroes who never spoke of their own accomplishments. I look forward to seeing more of these videos. It's absolutely necessary that all Americans know of these extraordinary people who served so we can enjoy our freedoms and way of life. God bless them all.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you!♥️♥️♥️♥️ If you haven't yet, check out our video on Boss Hogg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXbFgaqar9Nsf7c

[@christesta2521]

Awesome video Nick!!! Badasses grom our greatest generation. These men can never be replaced from this generation.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@robertcrosby102]

Ted Williams was and always will be the greatest baseball player. If he didn't serve our great nation , he would have owned most if not all hitting records in MLB.

[@ThisDate]

So true! Teddy Ballgame!

[@joethaler7921]

I have a third football Giant for your list. Emlen Tunnell,known as Mr. Offense on Defense, served in the US Coast Guard during WWII. Twice he rescued crew mates during attacks. The first time was a rescue of a burning Sailor. The man survived because of Em. The second time he dove into the ocean to save a crew mate, who fell overboard. This, despite the fact that he could not swim. For the latter heroics, he was recommended for the Medal of Honor. The paperwork was “lost.” Years after Mr. Tunnell’s death, his deeds were corroborated. He was awarded a Bronze Star. Apparently, there is a quota an awarding our Nation’s highest honor to a Black Man.

[@ThisDate]

Wow didn't know that. Need to look him up!!!!!

[@joethaler7921]

@@ThisDate Do you know the story about how he became a Ñew York Giant?

[@ThisDate]

Nope need to research

[@michaelgephardt5576]

Outstanding Video. Today’s athletes could learn a lot from these men. Thank you

[@ThisDate]

Agree! Thank you! ♥️♥️Our special dday video comes out tomorrow: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vFmaSZq9OqrcU

[@babetteosel1380]

You hit this out of the park! I look forward to part 2, as usual well done and thank you.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you! Coming soon!

[@ivanlowjones]

How about Eddie Lebaron who stood 5'7" and played QB for the Washington Redskins in the late 50's and early 60's. He was also a decorated Marine Corps Lieutenant infantry officer in the Korean War, who was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

[@ThisDate]

Wow will definitely research him!

[@williamreed4951]

wow some heros I did not know about,thanks

[@ThisDate]

Thank you♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@Boz_-st4jt]

Outstanding Presentation! As, a Nam Marine Combat Vet besides Ted Williams and Jerry Coleman. Lt. Col Ernest 'Big Ernie' Cheatham USMC Commanded the 2nd. Bn. 5th Marines in Hue City during Jan - Feb 68. He was not a 'Famous' Athlete. He briefly played professional football. Drafted 248th in 1951 by the Pittsburgh Steelers he only played 6 games and later played 2 more for the Baltimore Colts. Retired a Major General. He is also from my hometown of Long Beach, Ca. I served under his command in VN. G/2/5 An Hoa 68-69

[@ThisDate]

Thank you for your service!♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Javalipapere]

This was an excellent episode. Thank you

[@ThisDate]

Thanks!!!!Our video remembering the 16 medal of honor recipients from DDay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vFmaSZq9OqrcUsi=HrlxC3YMsmR28Y3X

[@jamescarey5640]

Thanks for the education of many of my sports hero's

[@ThisDate]

Thanks for watching! More vids to come!

[@Flussig1]

Wow Nick, really nicely done . Loved the Tom Landry quote.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you! Landry was an amazing man! 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍

[@kevinwhitfield5370]

After his career was over, Rocky Blier had surgery to remove scar tissue in his foot. And they found shrapnel in there. Also look at Christy Mattheson, part of the inaugural class in baseball Hall of Fame, had part of his career affected by a poisonous gas attack in World War 1.

[@ThisDate]

Wow didn't know that!!! Amazing!

[@fuyu5979]

Awesome n interesting upload. Some of the athletes/veterans I knew of while others I was educated as committed patriots ! Kudos for vid. New subscriber because of this vid. Anticipating ur next one. Peace

[@ThisDate]

Thank you♥️♥️♥️ Greatly appreciate it! 👊 Check out our Hollywood Heroes part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH3VgaGDr7SGjs0

[@fuyu5979]

@@ThisDate Thanks for HEADS UP on part 2 of upload !

[@ThisDate]

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jk-kr8jt]

Good video. All great great guys, very patriotic. Just to add a side note, Pat Tillman had a brother that was looking at a very promising baseball career, he joined the US Army along side Pat and they served together.

[@ThisDate]

Wow didn't know that!

[@6412mars]

Here is what i think..after watching the top ten badasses.. subbed up immediately. And glad i found your channel..very well done sir!

[@ThisDate]

Wow thank you! We appreciate you!♥️🙏🏼

[@robertweldon7909]

7/1/2024 I am so glad that your opening pitch, (no pun intended), was Bob Feller, it was a strike. Through a somewhat round about method, I personally knew Bob when I was about 10 years old, He was my hero. After his major league career he worked for the Cleveland Indians, for nearly the rest of his life. All of the kids I knew liked him, a few wanted to be like him. I sometimes wonder just how many baseballs he signed for kids, I had one, Oh that's not quite right. He gave my dad one, for me, a ball signed by the entire 1954 Indians staff and team, his name was the biggest Your right, genuine bad ass.

[@ThisDate]

Wow amazing!

[@louisfeurino7182]

Nicely done sir! This was well worth the view.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you! We appreciate it! 👊 Check out our Hollywood Heroes part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH3VgaGDr7SGjs0

[@franzgeil422]

Please do episode 2,3,4 and 5 😁

[@ThisDate]

Absolutely will do!!!♥️♥️♥️

[@bill2066]

Im a VET, and just found your channel. Thankyou. Liked and Subd! John Glenn was My dad's Wingman as well when Glenn flew F86's with Dad.

[@ThisDate]

Wow! Wow!!!!!!!! God bless him. Enjoy all our vids!!!!!🇺🇸♥️

[@bill2066]

@@ThisDate thats him in my profile pic, by the way....Blessings to you and your channel....

[@ThisDate]

Nice!

[@jimd8008]

Thank you for sharing

[@ThisDate]

Thanks for watching!

[@godbyjrotc]

This is great! Super video about real heroes. What a different time we have now.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you! More to come! 👊 Check out our Hollywood Heroes part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eH3VgaGDr7SGjs0

[@Robert-we9jp]

Another is Larry Nelson who won the U.S. Open golf tournament and the PGA Championship in the 1980s. When asked about the pressure of playing PGA tournament golf, he mentioned that he had been a point man in Viet Nam. He said after that golf pressure was nothing. A point man is the guy who went out ahead of the other soldiers to draw fire so the rest knew where the enemy was.

[@ThisDate]

Wow great call on Larry.As a golfer I should have included him. Part 2!

[@Neal-1958]

As a retired Army Vet I can only say WOW!!! So impressive!

[@ThisDate]

Thank you!!! And thank you for your service! Check out our video on Top 10 Hollwood Heroes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4OwZWCjmtiZf5Y

[@vincentavino4334]

Best ever. Great Heroes, I thank you for this unreal information on These men that are now my favorite Americans EVER !

[@ThisDate]

Thank you ♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@petermoscone3115]

thank you for a wonderful presentation to these men. 👍

[@ThisDate]

Thank you for watching ♥️

[@johnstickles6789]

Love the stories of all these great athletes that served this country. Remember Rockys story when i was a kid growing up. As a Colts fan it was hard to root for the Steelers but it wasn't hard rooting for Rocky.

[@ThisDate]

Amazing man!

[@JackAmberson]

You can. Sum this all up by saying, the greatest generation of which my father was one of. May they all rest in peace

[@ThisDate]

Beautifully said♥️♥️♥️Our video remembering the 16 medal of honor recipients from DDay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vFmaSZq9OqrcUsi=HrlxC3YMsmR28Y3X

[@raymattingly8380]

Great guys one and all, we are all brothers in Arms..

[@ThisDate]

Amen!

[@hardtack8776]

Great video. Salute to all of these fine men 🫡 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ThisDate]

Thank you! We did a video on hollywood heroes, part 3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3q5Yaefa7GMjdU

[@davidnierzwick2775]

Ted Williams was my dad's hero, my dad, who also served in WWII in the Navy.

[@ThisDate]

God bless your Dad!

[@davidnierzwick2775]

@ThisDate thank you 🙏 he passed in 2017 after a giving life of service. He also served 30 years in the Detroit Police Department .💪👍

[@ThisDate]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@erikguth4830]

I want! I listened to that country song by Jamie Johnson tonight, I envisioned the revelation from the grays and the blacks, the mysteries hidden in shadows and the memories which tell a thousand tales. Indeed there is a haunting melody from what is long gone and what has reared its ugliness in full regalia today. visiting your channel grounds me as it does so many others in that old yesteryears embrace although gone it is still just a whispered lyric from then to now. You have encapsulated what others feign in attempts, but you do it with honor not to self but to those long before you, long even before I. It is not wonder we bend the knee, in honor of those, it is not wonder we wish for a glimpse, a simple glimpse as if a ghost, a spirit, let us see just once more what is so far long gone away. Thank you for the memories of how it once was, thank you for showing me, all of us what needs be. It is said history repeats itself, perhaps it’s time, just perhaps there is hope to trade all of this in, and live, truly live just as they once did. Before anyone chastises me for droning on or being hyper analytical please remember that we are viewing the character of the WWII greatest generation and some others who had that same character. It is poignant to remember that old adage of “A picture speaks a thousand words”. Such as these videos so well presented. They make me think, review and I listen to the echos from those long ago who are what we are not today. An echo, huh! As if the thousand words of the poised picture are that very echo. I guess you’ve done well Mr. Ragone… Can anyone out there, from this continent to all the others that the World Wide Web covers comprehend what true unselfishness is? Here in America the modus operandi has always been a selfish “I want for me” I have to get mine and show me the money. Yet here are men and women who mock self serving as they serve in a dangerous real game of death. They could die serving our country and many have. Sure they could have had stellar careers with untold fortunes. But what is it that was far more important than any and all that people value today? Here in America we simply “WANT” something into fruition. Not earned, perhaps not real but by that inertia of want itself we validate the self centered need for whatever it is. I doubt that once something is obtained, that it holds any value compared to the very challenge to obtain it. That is just how the Americana psyche functions today. Oh sure we want hero’s but only if it’s instant. I want it and I want it now, but when the movie is over, leave it alone. Being a real hero is still earned, absolutely no different than the best play on the field even when that field is of the “Life” season. We are told by High school guidance counselors of how hard it is to make it in sports. Then of course there is the actual skill level and competition involved. You can’t want that into fruition can you? You either have it, or you don’t. These sports / war hero’s could have been a wealthy listing on a stats chart but they didn’t think like most such as the “me-me and I-I” generation do. “Greater love hath no man than he who lays his life down for another”.

[@ThisDate]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍👍👍🤔

[@bobbyhenderson921]

this video made me subscribe.. excellent video.. jack lummus, your reaction was right on..

[@ThisDate]

Wow thank you. We appreciate it. Enjoy our other vids. We have a special dday vid coming out. You'll enjoy it.

[@trob0914]

Great video, thx!!👍🏽🇺🇸

[@ThisDate]

Thanks!♥️♥️

[@buyamerican]

Amazing men , not sure if we’ll see anyone like them ever again

[@ThisDate]

Well said!

[@mickbray4195]

Wow Nick... I went to a card show and bought a signed photo of Bob Fellar's for one dollar. I guess I'm going to have to get it authenticated.

[@ThisDate]

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[@paulhoffman6371]

I bumped into a couple minor leaguers during my first Air Force enlistment in 1969. One was a two-tour Vietnam vet now security supervisor in a bomber alert area where I was a "jeep" security sentry guarding one or two of those planes. I remember him talking about getting out and getting his spot back.

[@ThisDate]

Wow! Amazing!

[@jgonzalez101]

All these were truly American Patriots, who were so great at Sports. They were big men, on and off the Field! ❤️🇺🇸

[@ThisDate]

Yes!!!! Thank you for watching!

[@kixigvak]

Swimmer Mike Troy won two gold medals in the Rome Olympics. He held mulitple world records. He enlisted in the Navy after college and became what we know today as a Seal. Back then it was UDT. He was captured in Haiphong harbor and managed to escape. He was awarded a silver star for his actions in Vietnam.

[@ThisDate]

Wow! Definitely need to look him up! Thanks!!!!!

[@victorcontreras3368]

Really a few Great men! Country first 🥇.

[@ThisDate]

Amen!

[@MrBlk87]

well done sir. outstanding job

[@ThisDate]

Thank you!!!!♥️

[@buickinvicta288]

More great heroes. We need them now more than ever. I really enjoy your videos. God Bless. 🫡🇺🇸🙏

[@ThisDate]

Thank you♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rickmorgan102]

Thanks for a great video. Super tribute to guys that deserve our respect. If you do follow up honoring more heroes, I would like to submit Coach Ralph “Shug” Jordan. He landed Normandy and Okinawa. Patton named his jeep the “War Eagle” after hearing Jordan’s Auburn story. National Championship in 1957.

[@ThisDate]

Wow! Will definitely research him!!!

[@aomar220]

AWESOME... and thank you....

[@ThisDate]

Thanks! Our video remembering the 16 medal of honor recipients from DDay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vFmaSZq9OqrcUsi=HrlxC3YMsmR28Y3X

[@maureencora1]

Heaven is for Heroes, May They R.I.P.

[@ThisDate]

Thank you!

[@maureencora1]

@@ThisDate Touche' (smile)

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♥️♥️

[@markcline-ed6hv]

Thank you, thank you for this. This is the kind of history, the stories of varied lives, that would (and do) benefit Americans today. It should be a part of every child’s curriculum as they learn of their country’s heritage…. so press on, press on !

[@ThisDate]

Thank you and we agree! More vids to come, including a DDAY video!

[@milt6208]

Ted Williams was the greatest baseball player of all times he was that good. Ted owned the goat.

[@ThisDate]

Agree!

[@veteranpatriot4474]

Thank you Nick.

[@ThisDate]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevinsmith3561]

God bless them all, thank you for your service

[@ThisDate]

Amen!

[@TheBatugan77]

Joe Louis. Defended his heavyweight title twice, as an active duty soldier, donating his purse to the Army and Navy Relief Funds. These weren't exhibitions, but actual title fights.

[@ThisDate]

Yes we discussed him!

[@miketaylorID1]

they sent all the objectors to Okinawa it seems ?? - Halyburton’s heroic action on May 10 was only a couple days after Desmond Doss (may 2 - 5th>?) risked life and limb to save soldiers not too far away from Death Valley on what is now known as Hacksaw Ridge. wonder how many selfless acts of heroism went un-witnessed, not reported during that long war? sad to think about all that suffering. Thanks for telling this story and keeping all of these memories alive!! Its God’s work you do~~~

[@ThisDate]

What did you think of fhe sports video?

[@pauloneil8531]

Orioles CF Al Bumbry was a platoon leader in Viet Nam and received the Bronze Star.

[@ThisDate]

Wow! Had no idea!

[@nycskiped]

Outstanding

[@ThisDate]

Thank you♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@TheBatugan77]

I believe Nolan Ryan was the last ball player to have "In Military Service" on his baseball card. And Ken Holtzman pitched one year weekends-only while he fulfilled his reserve duty during the week.

[@ThisDate]

Amazing men

[@steveharris7323]

Before Tom Landry became a head coach he war a player coach and defensive coordinator for the great Giants teams of the 1950s. He developed the 4-3 defense that was copied by every pro team.

[@ThisDate]

Wow amazing. What a man!

[@steveharris7323]

@@ThisDate Speaking of the 1950s Giants there's HOF safety Emlen Tunnell who served in the Coast Guard and was decorated for saving the life of a shipmate when their ship was torpedoed.

[@ThisDate]

Definitely will look him up!

[@soonerbmama6727]

Wow, American hero’s and stellar athletes. This makes me so sad, because even before you said it, sadly we wouldn’t have many men and women doing what these athletes and movie stars did in the time of need. I’m a USAF and Oklahoma Air National Guard veteran and politics or not, I get my care at the VA hospital. I have seen- t ran$ walking the halls now full on little mini skirts, makeup on over the beards, pig tails one getting in their car with bumper stickers showing their colors blatantly. Americans are not aware they are paying for this. I believe some (and I’m sure the word has spread), get in the military and then you can get everything paid for. During the pan* there were pamphlets all over the place specifically for this group on what they had available how to get what they “needed”. I am grateful for all those who served before me and had to endure so much more. Especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. I have realized they really endured so much more. I was stationed in Okinawa many, many years later during the gulf war so no where near any combat. I was medical field.

[@ThisDate]

Beautifully said!!!!!Our video remembering the 16 medal of honor recipients from DDay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5vFmaSZq9OqrcUsi=HrlxC3YMsmR28Y3X

[@user-ht3hm9ng8s]

Nick, Thank You for bringing attention to these Wonderful Americans. I have found that most Men of Severe Combat do Not speak of their Experience. One of these Men, I believe, is Arte Moreno, Owner of The Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball. Mr. Moreno was drafted out of high school and fought in combat in Viet Nam. There is Not much written about His experience. After His military service He went on, received His college degree, and worked in advertising. He built His company into a multi billion dollar business, sold it, and bought the Los Angeles Angels in 2003. Mr. Moreno keeps most of His personal life private, but for what I know about The Viet Nam War, if He fought in combat, it was No picnic. Though during His ownership of The Angels they have not been Hughe successes in the league standings, Mr. Moreno and His wife Carole have Hugely impacted The Phoenix and Southern California Communities. Their efforts to improve children’s lives largely goes unnoticed by the media and the general public. Heroes don’t seek acclaim for their efforts, they seek results. May God Continue to Bless Arte and Carole Moreno!!!!

[@ThisDate]

Wow! Thank you! Will definitely research him some more! Really appreciate it!

[@user-ht3hm9ng8s]

@@ThisDate Nick, Where do you stand on Stan Musial. I say “he was a coward”!!! He cultivated his strong standing with his liberal media friends and gave the impression, because he wore a military uniform that he served his country and took the same risk of those that fought in combat. He was Not in the Class of Feller, Williams, Greenberg, Barra, and thousands of others who put their lives at risk and in many cases sacrificed their lives for their country.

[@user-ht3hm9ng8s]

@@ThisDate Nick, can You also research Daniel Reid Topping, USMC. Dan Topping was an owner, along with Del Webb, of the NY Yankees. I found that he served in the Marine Corps during WWll, but not much else. Thanks, Bob

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Being that Im in STL and met Stan, Im gonna take a pass🤦‍♂️

[@jackkennedy9475]

Landry and Lombardi coached in NY, Landry D Lombardi O.

[@ThisDate]

True. Pretty amazing.

[@patrickcomune9952]

9:16 Rocky was the reason I became a Steelers fan

[@ThisDate]

Wow very cool. Love the Rock!

[@user-gw9sk1zy4s]

Ted William's was one of the greatest Americans of all time.

[@ThisDate]

Absolutely!

[@JefferyMckay-qy8tc]

Thank you from an unknown vet

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🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@velikovskysghost]

I want to say thank you to all those men who gave everything up to stand up for our United States of America, not like "private bone spurs" who got out of the draft 5 times, once for claiming he had bone spurs. But one that Nick didn't mention is George William (Bill) McAfee who was a signalman in WW ll and took a piece of shrapnel which ended his career with the Chicago Bears. Bill played for George Halas in the most famous of games with the Washington Redskins. Bill made five interceptions as a DB in a wild game with Chicago winning 73 to 0. Bill went on to become a logger and I worked on his crew in the mid 70's

[@ThisDate]

Wow! Beautiful said❤️

[@velikovskysghost]

@@ThisDate Thank you.

[@billhuber2964]

Ive been stading since i was a kid. The flag means a lot to me. 🇺🇸

[@ThisDate]

Me too. Amen.

[@johnbernsen6145]

The Cowboys had to wait 4 years for Roger Staubach to finish his service in the Navy during Vietnam.

[@ThisDate]

Amazing he was. What a leader.

[@scotgrain6835]

Roger Staubach, played for the naval academy and served in the navy. Did a tour in Nam.

[@ThisDate]

Amazing!

[@chrisramirez990]

Thank You

[@ThisDate]

Thank you for watching♥️♥️♥️

[@lorenbeuke9858]

I hope you will Hank Bauer in a future video.

[@ThisDate]

Absolutely in part 2! Check out our video on Top 10 Hollwood Heroes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4OwZWCjmtiZf5Y