Today’s read is from Joe Guzzardi, a Society for American Baseball Research and Internet Baseball Writers’ Association member. Here’s a brief excerpt:

Whether Warren Spahn was on the mound or in World War II trenches, his opponents agreed that no one was tougher.

He is legitimately among the top ten pitchers in baseball history, and many of Spahn’s achievements and records will never be matched.During WWII, Spahn showed the same determination and grit that foreshadowed his extraordinary baseball career.

Lots of details about the talented Spahn are here. Click to read.