2008 Photos
Gerald B. Campbell in World War II: Back home
He got home just after the 1945 World Series. Hank Greenberg got out of the military midway through the season and re-joined the Detroit Tigers and led them to the American League pennant and a World Series victory over the Chicago Cubs. Pop listened to the games on the troop ship as he returned home.
Jerry Campbell as a symbol of returning GI's. He was the model in this posed shot. At this time he was an apprentice lettering man at an art studio.
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