<p>Sean delivers a curveball as the Cincinnati Reds returned to the Fall Classic after losing in 1939 but this time they are playing for more than pride. They are playing to honour back-up catcher Willard Hershberger after tragedy struck the team mid-season.</p>

Sean delivers a curveball as the Cincinnati Reds returned to the Fall Classic after losing in 1939 but this time they are playing for more than pride. They are playing to honour back-up catcher Willard Hershberger after tragedy struck the team mid-season.

138 Willard Hershberger and the 1940 World Series

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138 Willard Hershberger and the 1940 World Series

138 Willard Hershberger and the 1940 World Series