Cincinnati Reds' Williard Hershberger Commits Suicide In 1940...
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THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, August 4, 1940
* Willard Hershberger suicide death
* Cincinnati Reds catcher
This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page of the sport's section (inside): "Willard Hershberger Ends His Own Life" with photo of Hershberger with caption: "Reds' Catcher Found Dead in Hotel" which tells of the suicide of Cincinnati Reds' catcher Willard Hershberger.
Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: Willard McKee Hershberger (May 28, 1910 – August 3, 1940) was a catcher for Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds from 1937 to 1940. He has the distinction of being the only major league player to date to commit suicide during the season.
Category: The 20th Century
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